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Master's of Turkish Language Education with Thesis

TÖY606

LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND THINKING

Course Code
TÖY606
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
7
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. evaluate the relationship between language, language education and thought.
  2. apply appropriate strategies, methods and techniques for multidimensional thinking and ways of developing thinking in language education.
  3. evaluate the selection and using of texts to develop thinking.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe relationship between language, language education and thinking. The act of thinking and ways of thinking: critical and analytical thinking, creative thinking, metacognitive thinking, etc. Ways of developing thinking in language education, appropriate strategies, methods and techniques for multidimensional thinking in language education. Text selection and using to develop thinking.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The relationship between language, language education and thought.
2nd Week The act of thought in language education, comprehension and expression skills.
3rd Week Critical and analytical thinking in language education.
4th Week Critical and analytical thinking in language education.
5th Week Critical and analytical thinking in language education.
6th Week Critical and analytical thinking in language education.
7th Week Conceptual thinking, hypothetical thinking.
8th Week Midterm exam.
9th Week Creative thinking in language education.
10th Week Creative thinking in language education.
11th Week Convergent and divergent thinking.
12th Week Metacognitive thinking.
13th Week Analogical thinking.
14th Week Metaphorical thinking.
Recommended or Required ReadingAdair, John (2009). The Art of Creative Thinking: How to be Innovative and Develop Great Ideas. Kogan Page.
Demircioğlu, Aytekin (2018). Eleştirel Düşünme Eğitimi. Ankara: Gece Kitaplığı.
Fisher, Alec (2001). Critical Thinking: An Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Jason, Gary James (2022). The Critical Thinking Book. New York: Broadview Press.
Judkins, Rud (2015). The Art of Creative Thinking. New York: Sceptre.
Kurnaz, Ahmet Eleştirel Düşünme Öğretimi Etkinlikleri: Planlama-Uygulama ve Değerlendirme. Ankara: Eğitim Kitabevi.
Meyer, Patrick Ian (2023). The 4 Pillars of Critical Thinking. New York: Mind Mentor.
Nielsen, Dorte (2017). Divergent and Convergent Thinking Book. Amsterdam: Bis Press.
Paul, Richard ve Linda Elder (2020). Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Professional and Personal Life. New York: Rowman&Littlefield.
Ruggiero, Vincent Ryan (2017). Eleştirel Düşünme İçin Bir Rehber. (Çev. Çağdaş Dedeoğlu), Ankara: Alfa Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 3 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 6 78
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 3 15 45
Total Work Load210
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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