Information Package

Program of Turkish Language Teaching

TRK307

TEACHING GRAMMAR

Course Code
TRK307
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the role and importance of linguistic and grammar in communication.
  2. Evaluates traditional grammar teaching and contemporary-linguistic grammar teaching.
  3. Organizes activities in accordance with functional grammar theory.
  4. Evaluates the applications in the textbooks from a critical perspective.
  5. Explains controversial issues of Turkish grammar
  6. Prepares course contents on controversial issues of Turkish grammar.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionBasic concepts of grammar; major phonetic, morphological, semantic, and syntactic properties of Turkish language; teaching grammar and its purpose; grammar teaching models and approaches in Turkish language teaching programs (Behaviorist, Cognitive, Constructivist);learning outcomes related to grammar in the Turkish language teaching program (grades 1-8); topics in teaching grammar (phonology, morphology, semantics knowledge); sequence to be followed in grammar teaching; methods and techniques, sample tasks; text-oriented grammar teaching practices.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course objectives, content, scope, and resources; functions of language, grammar, and grammar instruction
2nd Week The relationship between linguistics and grammar
3rd Week The function of grammar instruction ? functional grammar
4th Week Controversial topics in grammar (phonology); relevant articles; the function of phonology in the comprehension process
5th Week Controversial topics in grammar (morphology); relevant articles; the function of morphology in the comprehension process
6th Week Controversial topics in grammar (syntax); relevant articles; the function of syntax in the comprehension process
7th Week Critical examination of textbook content
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Examination of textbook examples regarding grammar teaching methods/techniques and the alignment of learning outcomes with activities
10th Week Measurement and assessment in grammar instruction
11th Week Creating sample grammar lesson content (preparing the instructional plan); information regarding presentations
12th Week Designing a lesson on controversial topics in Turkish grammar (presentation)
13th Week Designing a lesson on controversial topics in Turkish grammar (presentation)
14th Week Review of the term's material; developing a grammar lesson evaluation scale
Recommended or Required ReadingBALYEMEZ S. (2016) Dilbilgisi Üzerine Açıklamalar, Ankara: Pegem Akademi
ONAN BİLGİNER, (2011) Anlama Sürecinde Türkçenin Yapısal İşlevleri, Ankara: Nobel Yayınları
UZUN E. (2004) Dilbilgisinin Temel Kavramları,Türkçe Üzerine Tartışmalar, İstanbul: Kebikeç Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 15
Practice 1 10
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Lesson Plan Development 1 15 15
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 1 7 7
Total Work Load60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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