ELT5020 Teaching Language SkillsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs CARTOON AND ANIMATIONGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
CARTOON AND ANIMATION
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

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 have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2) To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3) Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4) Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5) To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6) To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7) To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8) To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9) To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages ​​and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10) To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11) Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12) To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values ​​and universal values ​​in the field of cartoon and animation.