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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ELT5020 Teaching Language Skills Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YEŞİM KEŞLİ DOLLAR
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: This course aims to provide the students with the practical skills they need to teach English and a theoretical background to TESOL.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course students will learn both the theories and practices behind the following:
• How to teach speaking skills: teaching the sounds, stress and intonation of English.
• How to teach listening skills: practical approaches you can use in the classroom.
• How to teach reading skills: practical ideas in teaching intensive and extensive reading.
• How to teach writing skills: from individual sentences to descriptive passages.

Course Content

This course covers the theories and applications of language teaching skills.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation to the course, syllabus. Sign up for tasks.
2) • Learners • Teachers
3) • Managing the classroom • Planning lessons
4) • Describing learning and teaching
5) • Describing language
6) • Teaching the language system
7) • MIDTERM
8) • Teaching Reading
9) • Teaching Writing
10) Presentations
11) • Teaching Speaking
12) • Teaching Listening
13) Presentations
14) • REVISION
15) • FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Harmer, J. (2007). How to teach English. Pearson Longman

Brown, H. D. (1994). Teaching by principles: An interactive approach to language pedagogy. USA: Prentice Hall.
Doff, A. (1990). Teach English: A training course for teachers. NY: CUP
Nunan, D. (1998). Language teaching methodology: A textbook for teachers. Hertfordshire: Prentice Hall Europe.

References: Richards, J. C. & Renandya, W. A. (2002). Methodology in language teaching: An anthology of current practice. NY:CUP.
Singhal, M. (2006). Teacing reading to adult second language learners. USA: The reading matrix, Inc.
Ur, P. A course in language teaching: Practice and theory. NY: CUP.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 3 % 10
Homework Assignments 3 % 20
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 1 % 20
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 2 8 16
Field Work 4 10 40
Study Hours Out of Class 3 12 36
Presentations / Seminar 2 10 20
Homework Assignments 4 12 48
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 206

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions 2
2) To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance 1
3) To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments 2
4) To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness 2
5) To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life 1
6) To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets 2
7) To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations 3
8) To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life 2
9) To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications 2
10) To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes 1
11) To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life 2
12) To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize 2