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English Language and Literature-Doctorate
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GRADUATE INSTITUTE of SOCIAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of WESTERN LANGUAGES and LITERATURE / English Language and Literature-Doctorate
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IDE6982Academic writing for publication in English3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of WESTERN LANGUAGES and LITERATURE
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Raşide DAĞ AKBAŞ
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The course aims to familiarize students with the features of academic writing, recognize to take informed steps in order to compose an academic text, and help them produce a publishable article.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : familiarize with the conventions of academic writing in English.103,
PO - 2 : recognize the steps taken in academic writing process.83,
PO - 3 : compose a publishable article in English86,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
The course focuses on academic writing process and differences between colloquial language and academic language, that is, academic writing conventions.
 
Textbook / Material
1Bailey, S. (2011). Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students. London: Routledge
2Geyte, E.V. (2013) Writing to Learn Better Academic Essays. London: Collins
 
Recommended Reading
1Swales, J. & Feak, M. (2004), Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Tasks and Skills (Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press). 3rd Edition
2Huff, A. 1999. Writing for Scholarly Publication. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

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Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Ödev 2 14 28
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 2 14 28
Total work load112