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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: UNI081
Course Name: Approaches to English Language Teaching
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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: 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.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts related to the theory and applications of chemistry, uses theoretical and applied knowledge, can select, develop and design methods.
2) Makes experimental planning and application for analysis, synthesis, separation and purification methods, provide solutions to the problems encountered and interpret the results.
3) Expresses the basic principles of sample preparation techniques and instrumental analysis methods used in qualitative and quantitative analysis of items, discusses their application areas.
4) Has knowledge about the sources, production, industrial applications and technologies of chemical substances.
5) Makes structural analyzes of chemical substances and interprets the results.
6) Work individually and in multidisciplinary groups, take responsibility, plan their tasks and use time effectively.
7) Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using English at a professional level.
8) Uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field.
9) Follows the national and international chemistry literature, transfers the knowledge gained orally or in writing.
10) Determines self-learning needs, manages/directs his/her learning.
11) Takes responsibility and adheres to the ethical values required by these responsibilities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the basic concepts related to the theory and applications of chemistry, uses theoretical and applied knowledge, can select, develop and design methods.
2) Makes experimental planning and application for analysis, synthesis, separation and purification methods, provide solutions to the problems encountered and interpret the results.
3) Expresses the basic principles of sample preparation techniques and instrumental analysis methods used in qualitative and quantitative analysis of items, discusses their application areas.
4) Has knowledge about the sources, production, industrial applications and technologies of chemical substances.
5) Makes structural analyzes of chemical substances and interprets the results.
6) Work individually and in multidisciplinary groups, take responsibility, plan their tasks and use time effectively.
7) Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using English at a professional level.
8) Uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field.
9) Follows the national and international chemistry literature, transfers the knowledge gained orally or in writing.
10) Determines self-learning needs, manages/directs his/her learning.
11) Takes responsibility and adheres to the ethical values required by these responsibilities.

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