Faculty Academic English

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Course Procedures

Staff Related

Who is the Head of FAE:VTS/FMPA?

The head of FAE:VTS/FMPA is Gülnur Oğuz.

How can I contact one of the members of the unit?

To contact any member of FAE:VTS/FMPA please use the contact information given on the Who's Who? page.

I have a general question for the Unit, what should I do?

Use this contact form to submit any general questions to VTS/FMPA

Learning Related

Can I submit extra tasks to improve my final grade?

There is no such system in operation in the unit.  At the beginning of each semester your course teacher will explain the particular assessment procedures for your course.  As part of your course work your teacher will assign both assessed and un-assessed tasks which you should take every care to complete in the way requested by your teacher.

What can I do to improve my general level of English?

FAE:VTS/FMPA courses aim to help you develop your English in an academic context.  You should discuss your particular language development with your course teacher.  You will also need to develop your learning skills in order to make the best use of what is available in these courses.

What are the aims of FAE:VTS/FMPA courses?

All Faculty Academic Courses (FAE) aim to provide academic English support to students in their faculties and schools.   This will involve achieving a high standard in writing, reading, and speaking as well as helping you to develop a style of thinking relevant to university study.  You should expect  to be active in the classroom and beyond it.  You will need to collect, synthesise and evaluate information from relevant sources as part of guided research.  You will receive individual tutorial support and extensive feedback on all work that you produce in FAE:VTS/FMPA courses.

What is Bilkent Courses Online?

Bilkent Courses Onlineis the interactive area of VTS/FMPA courses hosted at Bilkent Moodle, which offers materials, resources and discussion in an independent online learning environment. Your instructor will give you further information on how to benefit from this facility.

Technical

I have a problem viewing this website, what should I do?

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I have a suggestion or question about this website, what should I do?

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Why can't I view files in "pdf format"?

"pdf" files are a common standard format that require you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.  If you are working on your own personal computer, use this link to download and  install the free software.  If you are working on a public machine ask the Network Administrator staff to solve this problem for you.

How can I access Bilkent only network resources (such as Online Databases with an ADSL connection or a campus-wide Wireless Hotspot)?

Certain resources on the Bilkent Network are restricted. In order to obtain access to them you will need to obtain a Virtual Private Network (VPN) login. This will help you if you are connecting from a non-Bilkent connection (such as an ADSL connection) or you wish to use a campus Wireless Hotspot. Follow the instructions given by the Computer Center.  Please note that the Online Databases at Bilkent Library have such a restriction.

Useful Links

· FAE grading scale for all courses
· Important information for ENG 101 students
· Important information for ELS 103/104 students
· 101 reading into writing marking criteria
· 102 Term Paper marking criteria
· 102 Speaking Exam information