| Psychology (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: | Spring | ||||
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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. |
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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) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology. | ||||||||||||||
| 2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings. | ||||||||||||||
| 3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings. | ||||||||||||||
| 4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. | ||||||||||||||
| 5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules. | ||||||||||||||
| 6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena. | ||||||||||||||
| 7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences. | ||||||||||||||
| 8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis. | ||||||||||||||
| 9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. | ||||||||||||||
| 10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology. | ||||||||||||||
| 11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. | ||||||||||||||
| 12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. | ||||||||||||||
| 13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. | ||||||||||||||
| 14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. | ||||||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology. | |
| 2) | Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings. | |
| 3) | Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings. | |
| 4) | Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. | |
| 5) | Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules. | |
| 6) | Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena. | |
| 7) | Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences. | |
| 8) | Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis. | |
| 9) | Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. | |
| 10) | Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology. | |
| 11) | Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. | |
| 12) | Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. | |
| 13) | Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. | |
| 14) | Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. |
| 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 | ||||||