ELL206 Second Language Teaching MethodsIstinye UniversityDegree Programs English Language and Literature (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ELL206
Course Name: Second Language Teaching Methods
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. MASOUMEH SEYYEDREZAEI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. RAHİM SARI
Dr. Öğr. Üy. MASOUMEH SEYYEDREZAEI
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Students will learn about several approaches and methods of language teaching: from teaching trends in the early 20th century to current communicative approaches, as well as from a broad range of alternative methods (e.g. Total Physical Response, De/Suggestopedia, Community Language Learning).
Course Content: The intention of the course is to familiarize students with theoretical and practical considerations of language teaching and learning. The course investigates ways in which different approaches and methods can be utilized in the foreign language lesson in order to afford a rich learning environment. Participants are required to give practical presentations about different teaching methods.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) • Explain the development of language teaching methodologies and use the rationale behind current methods and teaching practices to inform their own teaching practice
2) To be able to apply foreign language teaching methods
3) To be able to evaluate foreign language teaching methods according to foreign language approaches
4) To be able to apply foreign language teaching techniques
5) To be able to evaluate a foreign language

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction – What APPROACH means to a language teacher. Analytic vs. Synthetic Approach Skill-based vs. Input-based Nativism vs. Cognitivism
2) Grammar Translation Method Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 2 Direct Method Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 3 The Audio-lingual Method Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz0TPDUz3FU&list=PL7BlTIDdOgZJhim70umCX0sAJFOtMRnda
3) The Silent Way Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqLzbLCpack De/Suggestopedia Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rkrvRlty5M
4) Community Language Learning Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx_we_P3Pic
5) The Total Physical Response Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkMQXFOqyQA
6) The Communicative Language Teaching Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOj3BRL0i14
7) Content- based instruction Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 10
8) MID-TERM
9) Content- based instruction Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 10 English for Academic purposes
10) Content- based instruction Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 10 English for Specific Purposes
11) Task-based language teaching Larsen-Freeman, Ch. 11
12) The Natural Approach http://www.sdkrashen.com/content/books/principles_and_practice.pdf https://tr.pinterest.com/pin/3237030968180372/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYcBNHJPMGo
13) TPRS (Blain Ray) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgdMsOcSXkQ https://fluencyfast.com/about-us/what-is-tprs/
13) Post-method era
14) Language teaching and contemporary issues: Artificial Intelligence, metaverse, transmedia story telling, communication technologies etc
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Diane Larsen-Freeman, Marti Anderson (2011). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford University Press. 3rd edition.
• Richards, J. C. & Rodgers, T. S - Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching-Cambridge University Press (2014)
• The Natural Approach: Language Acquisition in the classroom (Free download link: http://www.sdkrashen.com/content/books/the_natural_approach.pdf
References: • Diane Larsen-Freeman, Marti Anderson (2011). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford University Press. 3rd edition.
• Richards, J. C. & Rodgers, T. S - Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching-Cambridge University Press (2014)
• The Natural Approach: Language Acquisition in the classroom (Free download link: http://www.sdkrashen.com/content/books/the_natural_approach.pdf

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Uses academic English language skills effectively. 3 3 3 3 3
2) Knows the historical and cultural foundations of English Language and its developmental periods in detail.
3) Knows the periods of English Literature in detail with its cultural and historical features.
4) Evaluates the basic literary genres such as fiction (novel, story), theater and poetry according to their characteristics.
5) Learns about the correct pronunciation of English words
6) Can apply various analytical concepts and tools in literary theory to literary examples.
7) Comprehends the modern language and linguistic theories in a comprehensive way. 3 3 3 3 3
8) Evaluates the history of world civilization from the cultural and historical perspective.
9) To be able to translate English to Turkish and Turkish to English in different text types.
10) Apply contemporary teaching methods and techniques related to teaching English as a foreign language. 3 3 3 3 3
11) Develops course materials related to teaching English as a foreign language. 3 3 3 3 3
12) Can evaluate the important literary figures and works in American and world literature together with their cultural and historical features.
13) Have sufficient knowledge of a second foreign language from other European languages
14) Applies basic research methods and theories of social sciences.
15) Takes responsibilities by adopting fundamental universal values and developing a prudent, respectful, open to communication and learning attitude towards different language, race, gender, religion and social class groups.
16) Acquires awareness of lifelong learning, the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Uses academic English language skills effectively. 3
2) Knows the historical and cultural foundations of English Language and its developmental periods in detail.
3) Knows the periods of English Literature in detail with its cultural and historical features.
4) Evaluates the basic literary genres such as fiction (novel, story), theater and poetry according to their characteristics.
5) Learns about the correct pronunciation of English words
6) Can apply various analytical concepts and tools in literary theory to literary examples.
7) Comprehends the modern language and linguistic theories in a comprehensive way. 3
8) Evaluates the history of world civilization from the cultural and historical perspective.
9) To be able to translate English to Turkish and Turkish to English in different text types.
10) Apply contemporary teaching methods and techniques related to teaching English as a foreign language. 3
11) Develops course materials related to teaching English as a foreign language. 3
12) Can evaluate the important literary figures and works in American and world literature together with their cultural and historical features.
13) Have sufficient knowledge of a second foreign language from other European languages
14) Applies basic research methods and theories of social sciences.
15) Takes responsibilities by adopting fundamental universal values and developing a prudent, respectful, open to communication and learning attitude towards different language, race, gender, religion and social class groups.
16) Acquires awareness of lifelong learning, the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 80
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 126