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
ELT2107 Critical Reading and Writing Spring
Fall
2 0 2 3
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 : Instructor AYŞEGÜL PAMUKÇU
Course Objectives: Critical reading and writing is a must course which aims at improving students?skills in reading texts in English from a critical perspective, compare and contrast texts written on a particular topic and synthesize what they have read, also writing their own critical texts in English

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
-Describe basic concepts of critical reading and writing in English
-Read and evaluate publications such as published articles, written news texts, and advertising texts from different sources in English language with a critical perspective
-Make comparisons between different written texts written in the same subject.
-Synthesize the information they acquire by taking advantage of different sources on a specific topic and develop the ability to write their own original texts in the synthesis direction

Course Content

Summary and / or report on selected current studies in English language education; examination of works within their context and localization of information; comparison texts that defend different views on the same subject; synthesis and production of these texts.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course
2) Introduction of the basic terms and concepts in the field of critical reading and writing
3) Introducing and discussing the recent studies on critical reading and writing
4) Reading and discussing the texts from various resources on Topic-1 (climate change) from a critical perspective
5) Synthesizing the readings and discussions on Topic 1 and writing a critical text based on the readings and discussions
6) Reading and discussing the texts from various resources on Topic-2 (using L1 in language classrooms) from a critical perspective
7) Synthesizing the readings and discussions on Topic 2 and writing a critical text based on the readings and discussions
8) Midterm
9) Reading and discussing the texts from various resources on Topic 3 (using songs in teaching English to young learners) from a critical perspective
10) Synthesizing the readings and discussions on Topic 3 and writing a critical text based on the readings and discussions
11) Midterm
12) Reading and discussing the texts from various resources on Topic 4 (women rights) from a critical perspective
13) Synthesizing the readings and discussions on Topic 4 and writing a critical text based on the readings and discussions
14) Students discussion on the written texts that they have produces throughout the semester

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
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 2 28
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 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 17 17
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 75

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.