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Master's of Turkish Language Education with Thesis

TÖY620

THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND CURRENT DISCUSSIONS IN THE TTFL

Course Code
TÖY620
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. define the basic facts of teaching Turkish as a foreign language in an original way
  2. conduct research on the problems addressed in the field of teaching Turkish as a foreign language or on issues that have been little touched upon
  3. produce new and original information by interpreting the results of their research in the field of teaching Turkish as a foreign language.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionMethods in teaching Turkish as a foreign language, role of second language teaching methods in Turkish teaching. Policy and programs in this field and discussing course books and studies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Theoretical foundations of foreign language teaching
2nd Week Teaching Turkish in the context of foreign language teaching
3rd Week Development of language skills in foreign language teaching
4th Week Measurement and evaluation of language skills in foreign language teaching
5th Week Learner characteristics in foreign language teaching
6th Week Teacher competences in foreign language teaching
7th Week Research methods in foreign language teaching
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Literature review (determination of screening criteria, distribution of tasks)
10th Week Sharing and discussing the results of the literature review
11th Week Analysing and evaluating the results of the literature review
12th Week Reporting the literature review (discussion of content and scope, distribution of tasks)
13th Week Reporting process and evaluations
14th Week Reporting process and evaluations
Recommended or Required ReadingBrown, D. H. (2006). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. Pearson.
Celce-Murcia, M. (Edt.)(2001). Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. Heinle & Heinle.
Cook, V. (2008). Second Language Learning and Language Teaching. Hodder.
Ellis, R. (1994). The Study of Second Language Acquisition. Oxford Uni. Press.
Larsen- Freeman, D. & Anderson, M. (2011). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford Uni Press.
Nunan, D. (2015). Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages an Introduction. Routledge.
Richards, J.C. & Rogers, T. S. (1999). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge Uni Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Report Preparation
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Presentation of Article 1 20
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 10 10
Presentation (including preperation) 1 10 10
Research 10 3 30
Literature review 10 3 30
Article Presentation 1 2 2
Article 10 3 30
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 10 3 30
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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K5 X
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K7 X X
K8 X
K9 X
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K12 X
K13 X
K14 X X
K15 X X
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