ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
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
ELT3002 Literature and Language Teaching Spring
Fall
2 2 3 7
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA POLAT
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE ÖVGÜ TÜZÜN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is:
1- to help students develop their ability to use literature in the ELT classroom through close reading of selected literary texts in different genres.
2- to articulate perceptive and analytical thinking when discussing and writing about literary texts.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Find creative ways of using literary works in teaching ELT classroom.
2- Develop and effectively communicate personal and critical responses to literary texts and others’ views.
3- Will be able to critically and independently read, analyze and appreciate literary texts.

Course Content

This course is designed to raise an awareness of various approaches to the integration of literary texts into ELT contexts. The students will critically engage with literary texts across the three main genres of prose, poetry and drama. The course focuses on each genre separately and introduces ways that students can use such literary works in their own classes in the future.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Discussion - literature Introduction to the Course. What makes a work of literature great?
2) Short Story Stream of consciousness method 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?
3) Short Story Raymond Carver continued
4) Poetry - Translation On language complications Shakespeare selected sonnets Pablo Neruda Emily Dickinson
5) Poetry Selected poems continued
6) Attentive Listening Listening Exercises Short Story: The Rocking-Horse Winner - D.H. Lawrence
7) Midterm I
8) Play / On Identity Assignment: Reading the play Anna Deavere Smith (reading, speaking) Excerpts – “Fires in the Mirror”
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 Can we really connect? Play: Edward Albee: The Zoo Story
12) Realism / Illusion or not? Assignment: Reading the play Play: Arthur Miller: Death of a Salesman
13) Midterm II
14) General Evaluation /Discussion on Projects

Sources

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project 2 % 25
Seminar % 0
Midterms 2 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 35
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 2 6 12
Project 1 1 1
Homework Assignments 2 4 8
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 4 6 24
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 89

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) 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.
2) 2.Proficient in the phonology, semantics, grammar and the vocabulary of the language, use the language effectively.
3) 3. Apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to provide optimal learning environments in English language teaching.
4) 4. develop English language teaching materials according to the needs of the learners with a critical perspective.
5) 5. Use appropriate software and technology resources for language teaching effectively in and out of classroom by locating and selecting them.
6) 6. To improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, make use of various methods and techniques.
7) 7. Design English language teaching curriculum and lesson plans.
8) 8. Organize effective classrooms that promote English language learning.
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.
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.
11) 11. Take on responsibility in individual and group projects by working cooperatively and meeting the requirements
12) 12. Take into consideration professional and ethical rules and principles.
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.
14) 14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies.
15) 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.
16) 16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics.