Molecular Biology and Genetics (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI081 | ||||
Course Name: | Approaches to English Language Teaching | ||||
Semester: | Fall | ||||
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Araş. Gör. BURAK ASLAN | ||||
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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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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1) Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics. | ||||||||||||
2) Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications. | ||||||||||||
3) Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field. | ||||||||||||
4) Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules. | ||||||||||||
5) Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level. | ||||||||||||
6) Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field. | ||||||||||||
7) Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology. | ||||||||||||
8) Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view. | ||||||||||||
9) Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations. | ||||||||||||
10) Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria. | ||||||||||||
11) Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation. | ||||||||||||
12) Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics. | |
2) | Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications. | |
3) | Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field. | |
4) | Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules. | |
5) | Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level. | |
6) | Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field. | |
7) | Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology. | |
8) | Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view. | |
9) | Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations. | |
10) | Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria. | |
11) | Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation. | |
12) | Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities. |
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 |
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 |