Economics (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI081

Course Name:

Approaches to English Language Teaching

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

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:

Araş. Gör. BURAK ASLAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Introduction to theoretical approaches to second/foreign language learning from GTM to Audio-lingual and communicative method and the overview of conceptual issues in second language learning in naturalistic settings and in the classroom with special focus on the ability to develop an teaching method applicable in real educational environments.
Course Content:	Definition of language learning, general learning theories, theories of language learning, neurolinguistic, sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to define language learning,
2) To be able to describe general learning approaches
3) To describe general language learning approaches,
4) To be able to express the connection between language and brain,
5) To be able to evaluate language learning from a psycholinguistic perspective.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, Brown, CH 1, Crain &Lillo-Martin, CH 1
2)	Language Learning in Early Childhood, Lightbown & Spada CH 1 Stages of Language Acquisition, Crain &Lillo-Martin, CH 3
3)	Second Language Learning, Lightbown & Spada CH 2 Explaining Second Language Learning, Lightbown & Spada CH 4
4)	Instructed Second Language Acquisition, Gass, CH 11 Comparing and Contrasting L1&L2, Brown CH3
5)	Universal Grammar, Crain &Lillo-Martin, CH 6 Modularity Hypothesis, Crain &Lillo-Martin, CH 7
6)	Language Acquisition, Ellidokuzoğlu, 2017
7)	Language Acquisition, Krashen, 2013
8)	MID-TERM
9)	Language Acquisition, Krashen Video
10)	Looking at Interlanguage Processing, Gass, CH 8 Nonlanguage Influences, Beyond the Domain of Language, Gass CH 12
11)	Communicatice Competence, Brown Ch 8
12)	Introduction to Applied Linguistics, Schmitt & Celce-Mercia, CH 1
13)	Introduction to Psycholinguistics, O'grady & Archibald CH 12
14)	Introduction to Neurolinguistics, O'grady & Archibald CH 13 Introduction to Sociolinguistics and Language Education, Bayyurt, 2013

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Brown, D.H. (2017). Principles of Language Teaching & Learning 6th edition. Pearson.
Crain, S., & Lillo-Martin, D. C. (1999). An introduction to linguistic theory and language acquisition (No. Sirsi) i9780631195351).
Lightbown, P. M., & Spada, N. (2013). How languages are Learned 4th edition. Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers. Oxford University Press.
O'grady, W., & Archibald, J. (2015). Contemporary linguistic analysis: An introduction. Pearson Canada.
Selinker, L., & Gass, S. M. (2008). Second Language Acquisition. Lawrence Erlhaum Ass.

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) They have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on economics using other social sciences and mathematics.
2) They have knowledge and skill about different functions and interactions of economy.
3) They use different theoretical approaches to comprehend and solve various economic problems.
4) They are aware of the needs of society and use their knowledge of economics to meet these needs.
5) They have in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the Turkish economy and the global economy.
6) They have in-depth knowledge on the history of the Turkish economy and basic level knowledge on the history of the global economy.
7) Using various statistical techniques and numerical methods, they establish correct economic models and make analyzes by using statistical programs effectively.
8) They use a foreign language at least at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.
9) They improve their skills of teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship.
10) They have universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and adequate knowledge of business law.
11) Being able to develop positive attitudes with regards to lifelong learning, they identify their individual learning needs and carry out studies to fulfil them.
12) They express their ideas and solution proposals concerning their field both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) They use information and communication technologies together with a computer software required by the field at least at advanced level of European Computer Driving License .

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on economics using other social sciences and mathematics.
2)	They have knowledge and skill about different functions and interactions of economy.
3)	They use different theoretical approaches to comprehend and solve various economic problems.
4)	They are aware of the needs of society and use their knowledge of economics to meet these needs.
5)	They have in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the Turkish economy and the global economy.
6)	They have in-depth knowledge on the history of the Turkish economy and basic level knowledge on the history of the global economy.
7)	Using various statistical techniques and numerical methods, they establish correct economic models and make analyzes by using statistical programs effectively.
8)	They use a foreign language at least at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.
9)	They improve their skills of teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship.
10)	They have universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and adequate knowledge of business law.
11)	Being able to develop positive attitudes with regards to lifelong learning, they identify their individual learning needs and carry out studies to fulfil them.
12)	They express their ideas and solution proposals concerning their field both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13)	They use information and communication technologies together with a computer software required by the field at least at advanced level of European Computer Driving License .

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	0	3		42
Study Hours Out of Class	16	0	5		80
Midterms	1	0	2		2
Final	1	0	2		2
Total Workload					126