AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE
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
CET4054 Adult Education Spring 3 0 3 6
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 YAVUZ SAMUR
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor NEŞE UYANIK
Recommended Optional Program Components: There is no recommended optional program component.
Course Objectives: • To introduce the students with the basics of adult education and learning
• To develop a general understanding regarding the theories, policies, practices, content, history and methodology in adult education in the national and international context.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• Describe main terminology in the field and differences between those terms
• Explain the principles of adult education
• Explain the methods and techniques used in adult education
• Know the historical development of educational activities for adults.
• Understand the needs of adult learners and design instruction accordingly
• Understand the basics of program development and assesment for adult education
• Recognize the importance and impact of adult education practices in adults themselves as well as in the society
• Outline various contemporary adult education practices

Course Content

A study of and practice about education of adults. History, content, context, aims, methods, theories and politics of adult education. Adult psychology and concept of andragogy. Education as a life-long process. Adult education policies and practices.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic foundations of adult education Jarvis Ch.1 Merriam & Brockett Ch.1
2) Variance in terminoogy: from adult education to lifelong learning Jarvis Ch.2 Merriam & Brockett Ch.4
3) History of Adult Education Merriam & Brockett Ch.3
4) The adult learner and adult learning: methods and theories Jarvis Ch.3-4 Merriam & Brockett Ch.2-6
5) The adult learner and adult learning: methods and theories (cont.) Jarvis Ch.3-4 Merriam & Brockett Ch.2-6
6) Methods and theories of teaching adults Jarvis Ch.5-6 Merriam & Brockett Ch.5
7) Methods and theories of teaching adults (cont.) Jarvis Ch.5-6 Merriam & Brockett Ch.5
8) Contemporary & universal approaches to adult education Jarvis Ch.7 Merriam & Brockett Ch.7-8
9) Contemporary & global approaches to adult education (cont.) Jarvis Ch.7 Merriam & Brockett Ch.7-8
10) Assesment and evaluation in adult education Jarvis Ch.8
11) Curriculum and programme planning in adult education Jarvis Ch.9
12) Practice, theory and research in adult education Jarvis Ch.10 Merriam & Brockett Ch.10
13) Professional preparation of teachers of adults Jarvis Ch.11 Merriam & Brockett Ch.9
14) The future of adult education Merriam & Brockett Ch.11

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Jarvis, P. (2004). “Adult Education and Lifelong Learning: Theory and Practice”(3rd Ed.), RoutledgeFalmer, London.
• Merriam, S.B.; Brockett, R.G. (2007). “The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction”. Jossey-Bass, CA.
References: Yok/None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Homework Assignments 1 30 30
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 138

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) Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace.
2) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English.
3) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. 4
4) Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. 4
5) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. 4
6) Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. 3
7) Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. 3
8) Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. 3
9) Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. 4