| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- will be able to analyse the grammatical structures of English from a pedagogical perspective.
- will be able to use metalanguage and metalinguistic explanations regarding linguistic forms and syntactic features.
- will be able to identify common learner errors and misconceptions related to grammar.
- will be able to evaluate different approaches and methods for grammar instruction in language classrooms.
- will be able to design grammar-focused lesson plans using communicative and task-based approaches.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course is designed to equip prospective EFL teachers with a comprehensive understanding of linguistic forms and their corresponding functions, specifically focusing on developing metalanguage and supporting effective grammar instruction. The course emphasizes the practical application of grammar in meaningful context, fostering teacher awareness and learner engagement. Through a combination of theoretical insights and, application-based tasks, students will enhance their grammatical competence and enrich their professional discourse as EFL teachers. The course will familiarize students with key aspects of grammar and help them recognize the connection between underlying structures and language use. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Pedagogical Grammar: Scope and Purpose & Approaches to Grammar Teaching |
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2nd Week |
Sentence Structure, Constituents & Sentence Types |
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3rd Week |
Tense System |
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4th Week |
Tense System & Voice & Aspect |
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5th Week |
Modality |
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6th Week |
Parts of Speech: Nouns & Pronouns |
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7th Week |
Parts of Speech: Determiners & Adjectives |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam Week |
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9th Week |
Parts of Speech: Verbs, Adverbs & Prepositions |
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10th Week |
Parts of Speech: Conjunctions |
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11th Week |
Nominalization |
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12th Week |
Relativization & Clefting |
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13th Week |
Cohesive Devices: Ellipsis & Substitutions |
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14th Week |
Teaching Grammar in Context |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Larsen-Freeman, D., & Celce-Murcia, M. (2015). The grammar book: Form, meaning, and use for English language teachers (3rd ed.). National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Parrott, M. (2010). Grammar for English language teachers: With exercises and a key (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Thornbury, S. (2006). Grammar (Resource Books for Teachers). Oxford University Press. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Practice
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
|
|
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Course hours |
13 |
2 |
26 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
23 |
23 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Total Work Load | 91 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 3.03 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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