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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Discussion - literature |
Introduction to the Course.
What makes a work of literature great?
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2) |
Short Story
Stream of consciousness method
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Short Story: What we talk about when we talk about love – Raymond Carver
Narration – opposite of stream of consciousness
Close reading - Speaking: Can we define love?
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3) |
Short Story |
Raymond Carver continued |
4) |
Poetry - Translation
On language complications
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Shakespeare selected sonnets
Pablo Neruda
Emily Dickinson
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5) |
Poetry |
Selected poems continued |
6) |
Attentive Listening |
Listening Exercises
Short Story: The Rocking-Horse Winner - D.H. Lawrence
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7) |
Midterm I |
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8) |
Play / On Identity
Assignment: Reading the play
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Anna Deavere Smith (reading, speaking)
Excerpts – “Fires in the Mirror”
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9) |
Play / On Identity |
Anna Deavere Smith continued |
10) |
Blogging, literature? |
Writing assignment in class. Sharing and feedback. |
11) |
Absurd Theatre
Assignment: reading the play
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Can we really connect?
Play: Edward Albee: The Zoo Story
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12) |
Realism / Illusion or not?
Assignment: Reading the play
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Play: Arthur Miller: Death of a Salesman |
13) |
Midterm II |
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14) |
General Evaluation /Discussion on Projects |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
1.Being able to describe the issues related with the scientific resources in the field of teaching, English language teaching and educational technologies within the national and international standards. |
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2) |
2.Proficient in the phonology, semantics, grammar and the vocabulary of the language, use the language effectively. |
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3) |
3. Apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to provide optimal learning environments in English language teaching. |
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4) |
4. develop English language teaching materials according to the needs of the learners with a critical perspective. |
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5) |
5. Use appropriate software and technology resources for language teaching effectively in and out of classroom by locating and selecting them. |
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6) |
6. To improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, make use of various methods and techniques. |
5 |
7) |
7. Design English language teaching curriculum and lesson plans. |
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8) |
8. Organize effective classrooms that promote English language learning. |
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9) |
9. assess students’ knowledge using multiple measures and alternative assessment techniques in order to evaluate language knowledge and skills in an effective way by using and generating measurement and assessment instruments. |
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10) |
10. Apply major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments and to promote inter-cultural effective communication and pragmatics skills. |
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11) |
11. Take on responsibility in individual and group projects by working cooperatively and meeting the requirements |
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12) |
12. Take into consideration professional and ethical rules and principles. |
5 |
13) |
13. Apply the pedagogical implications of the research in the field of English language teaching for his/her personal and professional development, by keeping up with the recent studies. |
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14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies. |
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15. Transfer the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning to students by using metacognitive techniques with the knowledge of how to obtain information effectively. |
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16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics. |
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