ELT763 Language Awareness for Teaching English as a Foreign Language

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code ELT763
Name Language Awareness for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
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 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

Update Time: 13.05.2024 10:50