| ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION (ENGLISH, NONTHESIS, DE) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ELT5999 | Project | Fall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. ALİ ÖZTÜFEKÇİ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Upon completion of the required course load, program participants will select a topic from their studies for further exploration and analysis. Over the period of one semester, the student-teacher will design and conduct a research study that addresses this topic. The project differs from classes in its self-directed nature; however, the student-teacher will also receive guidance from his/her advisor. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The project provides an opportunity for the student-teacher to apply a topic of interest to a practical context. Through this process, the student-teacher will gain familiarity with a given topic and lay the foundation for specialization in a given area. |
| The student-teacher will work through the series of steps listed below. He/she will meet with an advisor who will guide the process on a weekly basis. 1.Project Proposal which includes a justification for the project, defining research questions, and an outline of the proposed plan for data collection as well as techniques for data analysis 2.Literature review which summarizes all relevant sources in a cogent format 3.Data collection 4.Data analysis 5.Answers to the research question(s) and conclusions 6.Project report writing and editing 7.Project report submission |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Writing the plan of attack | |
| 3) | Editing the plan of attack | |
| 4) | Writing the literature review | |
| 5) | How to conduct the study Writing methods section | |
| 6) | Data collection tools Collecting the data | |
| 7) | Data collection procedures Collecting data | |
| 8) | Data ananlysis methods | |
| 9) | Analyzing the data | |
| 10) | How to write the results section | |
| 11) | Writing the results section and getting feedback | |
| 12) | How to write the discussion section | |
| 13) | Revising the discussion section | |
| 14) | Submitting the draft |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Reference will vary according to the chosen topic of the specific project. Brown, J. D. 1988: Understanding research in second language learning. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Brown, J. D. and T. S. Rodgers. 2003: Doing second language research. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| References: | Gass, S. 2001: Innovations in second language research methods. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics 21. Gass, S. M. and L. Selinker. 2001: Second language acquisition. An introductory course. 2nd edition ed. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. (Chapter 2) Gass, S., A. Sorace and L. Selinker. 1999: Second language learning data analysis. 2nd edition. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | % 30 |
| Project | 1 | % 50 |
| Jury | 1 | % 20 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 6 | 12 | 72 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Project | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Homework Assignments | 8 | 16 | 128 |
| Jury | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload | 258 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Possessing fundamental theoretical and factual knowledge in the field of language education | |
| 2) | Understanding key concepts related to English language teaching and second language acquisition, as well as the relationships between these concepts | |
| 3) | Following current developments in educational sciences and foreign language teaching | 5 |
| 4) | Understanding and evaluating curricula, strategies, approaches, methods, and techniques related to foreign language teaching | |
| 5) | Acquiring and developing practical skills related to language education | |
| 6) | Effectively applying scientific and pedagogical knowledge in teaching processes | |
| 7) | Applying teaching strategies, methods, and techniques appropriate to students' proficiency levels and individual differences | |
| 8) | Utilizing academic and technological resources (including CALL and MALL) in the field of foreign language teaching | 5 |
| 9) | Selecting and developing appropriate instructional materials based on students’ needs | |
| 10) | Sharing knowledge and skills in language education with academic and professional communities | 5 |
| 11) | Continuously developing professionally by keeping up with recent advancements in foreign language teaching | 5 |
| 12) | Adapting teaching processes according to existing conditions and effectively implementing assessment and evaluation methods | |
| 13) | Demonstrating autonomy and responsibility in educational and teaching processes | 5 |