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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| GERMAN LANGUAGE TEACHING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (GERMAN) | |
| Code | ADE739 |
| Name | Alternative Teaching Approaches and Digitalization in German Language Education I |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Almanca |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. YASEMİN DARANCIK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable graduate students to become familiar with alternative teaching approaches in German language education and to evaluate these approaches within the context of digitalization. It also aims to develop students’ ability to integrate alternative methods with digital tools and AI-supported applications, and to design instructional activities that support the development of language skills.
Course Content
This course addresses alternative teaching approaches and digitalization processes in German language education. Within the scope of the course, methods such as Suggestopedia, Total Physical Response, the Silent Way, Community Language Learning, and Fremdsprachenwachstum are examined, and their applications in teaching German are evaluated. The integration of these approaches into digital learning environments, online platforms, and AI-supported tools is also discussed. In addition, the role of digital tools, online learning environments, interactive applications, and AI-supported instructional processes in the development of language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) is evaluated.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Ortner, B. (1998), Alternative Methoden im Fremdsprachenunterricht. Lerntheoretischer Hintergrund und Praktische Umsetzung, Hueber Verlag, Ismaning
Notes
Neuner, G.; Hunfeld, H. 1993. Methoden des fremdsprachlichen Deutschunterrichts. Eine Einführung, Langenscheidt. München. Neuner, G. 1995. Methodik und Methode: Überblick. Tübingen und Basel. Rösler, D. 1994. Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Metzler, Stuttgart.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the theoretical foundations of alternative teaching approaches in German language education (Suggestopedia, Total Physical Response, the Silent Way, Community Language Learning, Fremdsprachenwachstum). |
| LO02 | Evaluate alternative teaching methods comparatively within the context of foreign language education. |
| LO03 | Relate alternative teaching approaches to the process of digitalization. |
| LO04 | Analyze digital learning environments and tools in terms of German language teaching. |
| LO05 | Explain the use of alternative methods in the development of language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). |
| LO06 | Integrate alternative teaching approaches with digital tools and AI-supported applications. |
| LO07 | Design instructional activities for German language teaching based on alternative and digital methods. |
| LO08 | Develop digital materials and interactive learning environments. |
| LO09 | Discuss the pedagogical and ethical dimensions of digitalization and AI use in education. |
| LO10 | Plan and evaluate a teaching practice incorporating alternative teaching approaches. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains scientific research methods. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to evaluate and interpret information according to scientific rules. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquire scientific article writing techniques. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains theoretical and practical knowledge of the field at a professional level. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired at an expert level in the field of German language teaching and foreign language teaching. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes foreign language policy and practices at national and international level. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Performs the study required for expertise in their field independently. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Conducts the studies in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively uses information and communication technologies related to German language education. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Learns the ethical values in science. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses German language education and knowledge in different fields by associating them. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course and alternative teaching approaches | Read an introductory text on alternative teaching approaches. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Emergence of alternative methods in foreign language teaching | Review a short source on the historical development of language teaching methods. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Suggestopedia: theoretical foundations and applications | Read a basic article on Suggestopedia. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 4 | Total Physical Response (TPR): theory and classroom applications | Examine sample applications of TPR. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | The Silent Way: principles and instructional process | Read a short text on the Silent Way. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Community Language Learning: approach and examples | Review a basic source on Community Language Learning. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Fremdsprachenwachstum approach | Read an academic text on this approach. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Comparative analysis of alternative methods | Review previously studied methods. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Digitalization and transformation in education | Read a short text on digitalization in education. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Digital learning environments and tools | Explore a digital learning platform. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 12 | Digital applications in language skills | Research a digital tool for language skills. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Introduction to AI and its use in language teaching | Read a short text on AI in education. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 14 | Linking alternative methods with digitalization | Reflect on integrating methods with digital tools. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 15 | General evaluation and student presentations | Prepare presentations. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 120 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,80 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||