UNI084 Teaching English Language SkillsIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Architecture (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Architecture (English)

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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: UNI084
Course Name: Teaching English Language Skills
Semester: Spring
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: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ÜLKÜ KÖLEMEN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. ÜLKÜ KÖLEMEN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The course is designed to equip learners with;
● theoretical knowledge and practical skills about language skills
● skills to teach reading, listening, speaking, and writing for various educational levels.
● competencies for selecting, grading and developing instructional materials to teach language skills.
Course Content: Foreign language skills, foreign language sub-skills, approaches to teaching language skills, methods of teaching language skills, preparation of a language teaching lesson plan.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to teach language skills to meet daily needs,
2) To be able to teach sub-skills related to language skills methodologically,
3) To develop language skill practice activities,
4) To be able to use the method of teaching skills by following the stages of preparation, development, and personalization

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: Nature of Language Importance and Functions of Language English Language Teaching: Approaches and Methodologies, Chp: 2
2) The World of English The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 1
3) Describing the English Language The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 2
4) Describing Learners The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 5
5) Describing Teachers The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 6
6) Describing Learning Contexts The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 7
7) Midterm
8) Popular Methodologies in Teaching Language Skills The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 4
9) Educational Technology and Other Learning Resources Issues in Language Learning The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 11
10) Educational Technology and Other Learning Resources Teaching Grammar The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 11 & 13
11) Teaching Vocabulary Teaching Pronunciation The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 14 & 15
12) Mistakes and Feedback Grouping Students The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 8 & 10
13) Teaching Language Skills The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 16
14) Reading Writing Speaking Listening The Practice of English Language Teaching, Chp 17-20

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: ● Harmer, J. (2007) The Practice of English Language Teaching (4th Edition) Pearson, Longman, ISBN: 1405853115, 9781405853118
● Arora Navita (2012) English Language Teaching: Approaches and Methodologies. McGraw Hill Companies. ISBN (13 digit): 978-0-07-107814-6
● Ur, P. (2012). A course in English language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
References: ● Harmer, J. (2007) The Practice of English Language Teaching (4th Edition) Pearson, Longman, ISBN: 1405853115, 9781405853118
● Arora Navita (2012) English Language Teaching: Approaches and Methodologies. McGraw Hill Companies. ISBN (13 digit): 978-0-07-107814-6
● Ur, P. (2012). A course in English language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach.
2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles.
3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects.
4) Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action.
5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices.
6) She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements.
7) In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field.
8) To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues.
9) She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member.
10) Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture.
11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality.
12) She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster.
13) She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning.
14) She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights.
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach.
2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles.
3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects.
4) Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action.
5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices.
6) She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements.
7) In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field.
8) To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues.
9) She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member.
10) Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture.
11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality.
12) She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster.
13) She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning.
14) She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights.
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
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 Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 65
Presentations / Seminar 2 6
Quizzes 3 3
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 115