Eastern Mediterranean University

School of Foreign Languages

Modern Languages Division
2013-2014 Academic year Spring Semester
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MLDE 118
1st semester/1st Year
Communication in English II (English for Academic Purposes II)
3
One Semester
http://mldmoodle.emu.edu.tr

Instructor:
Aye ONUT
Fatma GALATYALI

Groups:
01,02,03,04, 05
06, 07, 08

Extension:
2607
2437

Office:
GE 203
GE 302

E-mail:
ayse.onut@emu.edu.tr
fatma.galatyali@emu.edu.tr

Office Hours: To be announced in class

Course Description:
This introductory course is designed for students interested in understanding the effect of globalization on cultures.
It will cover the history, the widespread misconceptions about multiculturalism. Multiculturalism is a progressive
approach for transforming yourself. Professionals must develop new skills, must be culturally competent to
understand and manage the dynamics of the changes in the society and must be aware of the implications of those
changes not only for you, the nation but for the whole world. Globalization has raised many important value and
ethic questions. In the course special emphasis will be placed on the ethical implications of globalization and
multicultural development as well as their interrelations.. The course is based on an interactive pedagogy to
empower students to become more critical and focused in their thinking.
The aims of the MLDE 118 course are to:

comprehend the importance of multicultural education, language and culture, and the effects of
globalization on language, culture and media
improve critical thinking skills.
develop interest in and knowledge of a wide range of academic issues across the curriculum
improve English language skills (reading, writing and speaking) and knowledge within the specific
context of individual faculties or schools.
develop an autonomous and self-directed approach to learning.
develop skills in exploiting computers both as a study resource and as a tool for producing
professionally presented work.

The objectives of the MLDE 118 course are to:

understand what is read in articles distributed and take part in discussions on the topics in these articles
write an essay in three stages (outline, draft & final copy).
Prepare a newsletter on students hometowns
Deliver a presentation on students hometowns

The learning outcomes of MLDE 118 course are:

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of:
identifying the importance of multicultural education, language and culture
identifying the effects of globalization on language, culture and education
organizing a formal essay type (descriptive)
preparing an academic presentation, a newsletter and video on one of the topics discussed throughout the
semester.

Method of Assessment:

Moodle Projects
My name story
British culture
Watching a Movie
3 videos
Total

2
2
4
2
10

Tasks
Task 1 Leaflet
Task 2 Video
Task 3 Newsletter
Task 4 Presentation
Quiz
Mid-Term exam
Final exam
Participation
Total

10
10 (report 2, video 8)
7.5
7.5 (present the newsletter)
5
15
30
5
90

Students Grading Criteria:

A (85-100%) and A- (80-84% )
The student has demonstrated the ability to manage all the above outcomes with ease. (Very clear, high B2
performance on the European Common Language Reference Framework).
B+ (75-79%), B (70-74%) and B- (66-69%)
The student has demonstrated some ability to manage some of the above outcomes, with some difficulties.
C+ (63-65%), C (60-62%) and C- (57-59%)
The student has demonstrated some ability to manage some of the above outcomes, but with a lot of difficulties,
further study is required.
D+ (54+56%) and D (50-53%)
The student has demonstrated some ability to succeed at a B2 level, but only at a minimum level; much of the work
completed is more typical of lower B2 levels in the framework, and the student will need to study for a considerable
period yet to meet B2 outcomes.
D- (45-49%)
The student has demonstrated only very periodic evidence of the ability to succeed at a B2 level; or has made very
little effort to complete the course work.
F (44 and less)
The student has not demonstrated the ability to succeed at this level, and has not succeeded in achieving the
outcomes required at this level.
NG (nil grade)
Insufficient body of work / attendance to enable a grade
I - Incomplete
Requirements for success:
Students are required:
to attend 80% of class hours in the semester.

 to be punctual about the assignments and other course activities.

to actively participate in the discussions and activities.
to take the exam.
to always bring required materials to class.
not to download an assignment from an online source, buy or borrow an assignment; not to copy, cut and paste text
from an electronic source; not to copy a section of a book or an article and submit it as their own work.
not to quote from a source 'word for word', without citing.
not to cheat at the exams.
Attendance:
Attendance is compulsory. A student not attending 20% of the classes and/or not fulfilling the requirements of the
course for assessment will receive an NG grade. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the exam on the exam
date as scheduled. Students are strongly advised to bring the required materials to class.
Plagiarism:
This is intentionally failing to give credit to sources used in writing, regardless of whether they are published or
unpublished. Plagiarism is a disciplinary issue and will be dealt with accordingly.
Make-up Exam:
A make-up exam will be given for the Final exam at the end of the semester. Details of the make-up exam will be
announced on the MOODLE page. If students miss any of the in class tasks, they can book an office hour with the
instructor and complete the drafts only during the office hour within the same week.

Week

Dates

13th - 17th
October

20th 24th
October

27th 31st
October

Topics & Tasks

Tasks & MLD

MOODLE

INTRODUCTION TO THE
COURSE

Handout 1: What is
Multicultural Education?
What are the goals & aims
of Multicultural Education?

Handout 2: What is Culture?

ASSESSMENT

MOODLE 10% (This will

be assessed at the end of the
course, and based on the
discussions completed by the
student using this medium)

Class
Discussion

Moodle Project 1
2%

Moodle Project 1:
My name story

Class
Discussion

Moodle Project 1
Deadline: 31 October,
2014

29th

October
National
Holiday

3rd 7th
November

Task 1: Preparing a Leaflet

Input

Handout 3: The importance

of language and culture

Class
Discussion

Class
Discussion

Task 1 10 %

Task 1 Deadline:
7th November, 2014

Handout 4: Language and

Culture
5

Handout 4 continued
10th - 14th
November

Moodle Project 2:
British Culture

17th 21st
November

24th 28th
November
28th
November
beginning
of the Exam
period

1st 5th

Handout 5: Cultural
Intelligence

Handout 6: The effects of

Globalisation on Language
and Culture

Class
Discussion

Class
Discussion

Outline 3%

Moodle Project 2
2%

Moodle Project 2
Deadline: 21st November,
2014

Task 3: Preparing a video

input (Group work)

MID-TERM EXAMS

Moodle Project 3:
Watching a movie

Moodle Project 3
4

December

4%
Mid-Term Exam %15

8th - 12th
December
9th December
last day of
the Exam
period

10

11

15th 19th
December

22nd 26th
December

MID-TERM EXAMS

Activities on Language &

Culture
Handout 7: Identities

Class
Discussion

Task 4: Newsletter
Newsletter Guidelines

Moodle Project 3
Deadline: 15th December,
2014

Task 4 7.5 %

Task 3 Deadline:
19th December, 2014
Presentation 7.5%
Quiz 5%

Task 5: Presentation
Input
Quiz Week

12

29th Dec. 02nd Jan.

Task 4 Deadline:
29th December, 2014

Presentation

01st Jan.
NewYear

13
14

05th 09th
January
12th 16th
January

Presentation
Presentation

19th 23rd
January

Moodle Project 4
2%

Moodle Project 4
Deadline: 15th January,
2015
(via Moodle)

15th
January
last day of
classes

15

Moodle Project 4:
3 short videos

Final Exam

Final Exam 35%

19th
January
beginning
of exam
period

16
17

26th 30th
January

Final Exam
Final Exam
5

2nd - 3rd
February