NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ wrıtıng skılls ıV WEEK 1:Introductıon To The course NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ © İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi iisbf.nisantasi.edu.tr

NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ © Course Descrıptıon In this course students will work on writing skills needed to succeed in the academic environments. The course will use instructor- provided authentic materials on academic topics. The assignments and course work cover major components of academic writing, including: preparation planning writing a draft reviewing/revising writing the final product NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ ©

NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ © Course Goals The students who take this course will be able to write a descriptive paragraph, write a narrative paragraph, write an expository paragraph, write a persuasive paragraph, practice process writing, produce meaningful and well-structured paragraphs. NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ ©

Strategıes for Success The most succesful students in this course; Attend almost all the classes. Expand on their learning by participating the class activities. Prepare presentation assignments after thinking carefully on it. Have their materials and stationery with them (Course book, pencils, notebook). NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ ©

NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ © Other Polıcıes Students are expected to come to class ON TIME. Students will be respectful to other students and the instructor. In particular, STUDENTS WILL NOT TALK WHILE THE INSTRUCTOR OR ANOTHER STUDENT IS TALKING. NO CELL PHONES OR TEXTING. Turn off your phones and other electronic devices so they do not make a noise during the class. You are welcome to submit questions via e-mail. Please sign your name and the course number when you do so. ABSENTEEISM HAS UTMOST IMPORTANCE AND THE LIMIT IS 13 hours and above within the duration of the course. NO MEDICAL OR WORK REPORT IS ACCEPTABLE (Please Contact With Your Instructor) Students with lesson clashes on their schedules need to inform their instructor. NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ ©

NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ © Course Gradıng Midterm : 40 % Final Exam : 60 % NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ ©

NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ © Course Syllabus Week Hours Content Aim 1 26 Feb. – 02 Mar. 3 Introduction to the course   2 05– 09 Mar. How to write a descriptive paragraph Practise writing skill and subskills 12– 16 Mar. Process writing ( descriptive paragraph) 4 19– 23 Mar. How to write a narrative paragraph 5 26 – 30 Mar. Process writing (narrative paragraph) 6 02 – 06 Apr. Feedback Learn about strengths and weaknesses 7 09 – 13 Apr. Revision of descriptive and narrative paragraph Consolidation 8 14 – 21 Apr. Midterm Examination Week 9 23 – 27 Apr. How to write an expository paragraph 10 30 Apr – 04 May Process writing (expository paragraph) 11 07 – 11 May How to write a persuasive paragraph 12 14 – 18 May Process writing (persuasive paragraph) 13 21 – 25 May 14 28 May - 01 June Revision of expository and persuasive paragraph 15 02 – 13 June Final Examination NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ ©

Why do you learn englısh? NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ ©

Why do people learn englısh? English is the most commonly spoken language in the world. One out of five people can speak or at least understand English! English is the language of science, of aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company within your home country or of finding work abroad. English is the official language of 53 countries. That is a lot of people to meet and speak to. English is the language of the media industry. If you speak English, you won't need to rely on translations and subtitles anymore to enjoy your favourite books, songs, films and TV shows. English is also the language of the Internet. Many websites are written in English – you will be able to understand them and to take part in forums and discussions. Since English is spoken in so many different countries there are thousands of schools around the world that offer programmes in English. If you speak English, there're lots of opportunities for you to find an appropriate school and course to suit your academic needs. English will make you more desirable to employers. NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ ©

How can you ımprove englısh? Speak, speak, speak! Use technology Listen Read out loud Learn a new word every day Watch films Make friends Do interesting activities in English NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ ©

NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ © Apps & websıtes Ororo tv Tedtalks LearnEnglish (British Council) Voscreen www.agendaweb.org www.hurriyetdailynews.com Vocibo lyricstraining.com Musixmatch Voaenglish Secondlife NİŞANTAŞI ÜNİVERSİTESİ ©