MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ELT5016 Literature in English Language Teaching Fall 3 0 3 12
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:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYLİN TEKİNER TOLU
Course Objectives: Research suggests that reading enhances all four skills of language acquisition. ELT 5016 aims to equip the student-teacher with the skills to incorporate literature into the classroom in ways that enhance these language skills and promote critical thinking to maximum effect.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon completion of ELT 5016,
1. The student-teacher will be adept at facilitating classrooms that foster students’ understanding of writers’ structure and language choices.
2. The student-teacher will be able to exploit this understanding to enhance students’ English language ability. 3. The student-teacher will have mastered techniques to encourage independent opinions about content that is read in the classroom.
4. The student-teacher will analyze literary works

Course Content

Students of ELT 5016 actively compare authentic literary texts with non-authentic language materials in the classroom. Through writing and reading assignments, students extend their understanding of the English language and its functions with regard to a number of possible writing styles. Emphasis is also placed on literary analysis skills.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) What is literature? What are the characteristics of a "good reader"? How does literature shape our world (culture, ethnicity, gender)? Reading: Eagleton's "What is literature?"
3) How do the NCTE/IRA Standards apply to classrooms?
4) How do “engaged” vs. “struggling” readers differ? What is a good class discussion?
5) How do efferent vs. aesthetic readings differ? How do teachers make effective text selections?
6) How do we “evoke” Literature? How can we use literary texts to teach grammar?
7) How does visualization (drama and art) help readers? How do teachers create effective units?
8) How can we use literature to teach vocabulary? How can we teach target culture through literature?
9) How can students produce literary works? What is the role and effect of producing literary works?
10) What are the most popular online resources to utilize? What is the role of technology in teaching English through literature?
11) Selecting movies Utilizing movies effectively
12) Script writing
13) Short clip production Students create short movies and design lesson plans
14) Self-Reflections Comments on other students' movies and lesson plans

Sources

Course Notes: Collie, J. and S. Slater. (1990). Literature in the Language Classroom: A Resource Book of Ideas and Activities. Cambridge: CUP. Lazar, G. (2008). Literature and Language Teaching: A Guide for Teachers and Trainers. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
References: Duff, A & Maley, A (2007) Literature (Resource Books for Teachers), Oxford University Press. Maley, A (2001) ‘Literature in the language classroom' in The Cambridge Guide to Teaching ESOL, Cambridge University Press. Pulverness, A ( 2003) ‘Literature' in English Teaching Professional, October, Issue 29, Modern English Publishing

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 6 % 20
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 1 % 20
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 30
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
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 4 8
Project 2 25 50
Homework Assignments 6 12 72
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 2 6 12
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 189

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution