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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | ELT765 |
| Name | Language and Intercultural Communication |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. HÜLYA TUNCER |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To enable students understand and discuss the "language and intercultural communication” concept and the ways to integrate this knowledge into teaching practices.
Course Content
The history and development of the study of intercultural communication, studies on teaching foreign languages in an intercultural world, and role of intercultural competence in foreign language education
Course Precondition
None
Resources
1- Jackson, J. (Ed.). (2012). The Routledge handbook of language and intercultural communication. Routledge. 2- Bennett, J. M. (Ed.). (2015). The SAGE encyclopedia of intercultural competence. Sage Publications.
Notes
Sercu, L. (2005). Foreign language teachers and intercultural competence. Multilingual Matters.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students define the major themes for current research in the field of intercultural communication, with a specific focus on the language dimension |
| LO02 | Students explain the nature and impact of intercultural communication |
| LO03 | Students explain a thorough understanding of the impact of English as a lingua franca on both present and future intercultural communication and education |
| LO04 | Students discuss the multi-dimensional connection between language, culture, identity, agency, power and context, by concentrating on examples of intercultural contact and competence in various settings |
| LO05 | Students analyze today’s globalizing world from an intercultural perspective |
| LO06 | Students evaluate in-class activities under the light of language and intercultural communication |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The history and development of the study of intercultural communication | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Intercultural (communicative) competence and intercultural citizenship | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Language as an essential component of intercultural communicative competence | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Intercultural communicative competence through telecollaboration | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Strategies for assessing intercultural communicative competence | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | The English as a foreign or international language classroom | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Teaching Foreign Languages in an Intercultural World | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Students prepare for the midterm exam. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Familiarity and Contacts with Foreign Cultures | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Culture Teaching Practices | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Culture in Foreign Language Teaching Materials | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 12 | Experiential Culture Learning Activities: School Trips and Exchange Projects | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 13 | Different Facets of Intercultural Competence Teaching | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | The Foreign Language and Intercultural Competence Teacher | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | The Future of Intercultural Competence in Foreign Language Education: Recommendations for Professional Development, Educational Policy and Research | Students read the relevant topic and prepare to participate in class discussions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Students prepare for the final exam. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Students prepare for the final exam. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||