İTS754 Academic English

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Course Goal / Objective

• Develop advanced academic English skills for theological study and research. • Enhance critical reading abilities in theological texts, journals, and primary sources. • Develop scholarly communication: Equip participants to write research papers, essays, and theological reflections in clear academic English. • Improve oral communication for seminars, presentations, and debates. • Critical reading and analysis: Train students to interpret theological texts, journal articles, and primary sources with precision • Familiarize students with theological vocabulary and discourse conventions.

Course Content

Academic English for Theology Faculty students is designed not only to refine advanced language skills but also to equip participants with the competencies required to thrive in today’s interconnected academic and professional world. In the 21st century, scholars are expected to engage critically with global research, communicate across cultures, and publish in international forums. This course therefore plays a vital role in preparing theology students to meet those demands: it strengthens their ability to read complex theological texts with discernment, to write persuasively and coherently in scholarly formats, and to present ideas confidently in academic discussions. Beyond language proficiency, the course fosters essential 21st‑century skills such as critical thinking, digital literacy, intercultural communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving, ensuring that graduates are not only competent theologians but also agile contributors to global academic and faith communities. In this way, Academic English becomes a bridge between theological tradition and contemporary scholarly practice, empowering students to participate meaningfully in international dialogue and research.

Course Precondition

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Resources

Week 1- Introduction to Academic English Hyland, K. (2019). Second language writing . Cambridge University Press. Week 2- Reading Strategies Grabe, W., & Stoller, F. L. (2019). Teaching and researching reading (3rd ed.). Routledge. Week 3 – Academic Vocabulary in Theology Coxhead, A. (2018). Vocabulary and ESP . Routledge. Week 4 – Writing Academic Essays Bailey, S. (2018). Academic writing: A handbook for international students (5th ed.). Routledge. Week 5 – Summarizing and Paraphrasing Keck, C. (2014). Copying, paraphrasing, and academic writing development: A re-examination of L1 and L2 summarization practices . Journal of Second Language Writing, 25, 4–22. Week 6 – Citation and Referencing American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). APA. Ennis, R. H. (2018). Critical thinking . Routledge. Week 8 – Oral Presentation Skills Lucas, S. E. (2020). The art of public speaking (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. Week 9 – Listening and Note-taking Brownell, J. (2012). Listening: Attitudes, principles, and skills (5th ed.). Pearson. Week 10 – Research Writing Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (5th ed.). Sage. Week 11 – Editing and Proofreading Sword, H. (2012). Stylish academic writing . Harvard University Press. Week 12 – Integration and Reflection Brookfield, S. D. (2017). Becoming a critically reflective teacher (2nd ed

Notes

Week 1- Introduction to Academic English Hyland, K. (2019). Second language writing . Cambridge University Press. Week 2- Reading Strategies Grabe, W., & Stoller, F. L. (2019). Teaching and researching reading (3rd ed.). Routledge. Week 3 – Academic Vocabulary in Theology Coxhead, A. (2018). Vocabulary and ESP . Routledge. Week 4 – Writing Academic Essays Bailey, S. (2018). Academic writing: A handbook for international students (5th ed.). Routledge. Week 5 – Summarizing and Paraphrasing Keck, C. (2014). Copying, paraphrasing, and academic writing development: A re-examination of L1 and L2 summarization practices . Journal of Second Language Writing, 25, 4–22. Week 6 – Citation and Referencing American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). APA. Ennis, R. H. (2018). Critical thinking . Routledge. Week 8 – Oral Presentation Skills Lucas, S. E. (2020). The art of public speaking (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. Week 9 – Listening and Note-taking Brownell, J. (2012). Listening: Attitudes, principles, and skills (5th ed.). Pearson. Week 10 – Research Writing Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (5th ed.). Sage. Week 11 – Editing and Proofreading Sword, H. (2012). Stylish academic writing . Harvard University Press. Week 12 – Integration and Reflection Brookfield, S. D. (2017). Becoming a critically reflective teacher (2nd ed

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