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| Code | ELT763 |
| Name | Language Awareness for Teaching English as a Foreign Language |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEM CAN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
Acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills in analyzing and applying the principles of language structure and use.
Course Content
This course deepens the understanding of language structure, use, and acquisition with a special focus on Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). It covers fundamental and advanced concepts related to vocabulary, grammar, phonetics, and the practical application of these in teaching settings.
Course Precondition
NA
Resources
• Andrews, S. (2007). Teacher language awareness. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. • Ellis, R. & Barkhuizen, G. (2005). Analysing learner language. Oxford: Oxford University Press. • Keck, C. (2012). Corpus linguistics in language teaching. The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics • Han, Z., & Tarone, E. (2014). Interlanguage : forty years later. John Benjamins Publishing Company. • Carr, P. (2019). English phonetics and phonology : an introduction (Third edition.). Wiley Blackwell. • Munro, M. (2008) Foreign accent and speech intelligibility. In Hansen, E. J. G., & Zampini, M. L. (Eds.). Phonology and second language acquisition. John Benjamins Publishing Company. • Nation, P. (2001). Learning vocabulary in another language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Notes
• O'Keefe, A., McCarthy, M., & Carter, R. (2007). From corpus to classroom: Language use and language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. • Park-Johnson, S. & Shin, S. (2020) Linguistics for Language teachers. Routledge.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills in analyzing and applying the principles of language structure and use. |
| LO02 | Develop practical skills in linguistic analysis and language teaching methodologies. |
| LO03 | Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills within the field of language education. |
| LO04 | Students will gain a deep understanding of English language structures and their implications for teaching, enabling them to design instructional strategies that address the specific linguistic challenges learners face. |
| LO05 | Enhance the ability to apply linguistic theories to practical teaching scenarios, improving instructional effectiveness. |
| LO06 | Cultivate an understanding of the dynamic nature of language and its variation across different contexts and cultures. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can assess and evaluate the learning process | 2 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology | 1 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | 1 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is language? Understanding the core components of language. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | The structural elements of language: Delving into grammar and syntax. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | The building blocks of language: Exploring lexis and semantics. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Phonetics and phonology: The sounds of language. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Language in action: The role of pragmatics and discourse analysis. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Language acquisition: Understanding how language is learned. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | The cognitive aspects of language learning: Memory, perception, and processing. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Bilingualism and multilingualism: Navigating multiple language systems. | Reading Assignöent | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Language assessment and testing: Methods and approaches. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Technology in language learning and teaching: Tools and innovations. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Error analysis and corrective feedback in language teaching. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Curriculum design for language teaching: Planning and implementation. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | The intercultural dimensions of language teaching. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Review and integration: Applying language awareness in practical teaching scenarios. | Reading Assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||