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Master's of Turkish Language Education with Thesis

TÖY621

TURKISH TEACHING PROGRAMS AND TEXTBOOKS

Course Code
TÖY621
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. Explain the historical development and basic features of Turkish language curricula.
  2. Analyze the aims, outcomes, and content of curricula.
  3. Evaluate Turkish language textbooks in terms of alignment with curricula, content, methodology, and materials.
  4. Apply scientific criteria for textbook evaluation.
  5. Conduct comparative analyses of various curricula and textbooks and propose improvements.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionExamination of Turkish course curriculums in terms of purpose, content and process produced for different levels of education during and before the Republican period; evaluation of textbooks in terms of their suitability for curriculums, discussing the results of examination and evaluation by comparing them with other relevant theoretical studies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course introduction, objectives, and expectations.
2nd Week Historical development of Turkish language curricula (pre- and post-Republican era).
3rd Week Features and innovations of the 2006 Turkish Language Curriculum.
4th Week The 2019 Turkish Language Curriculum: main approach and structure.
5th Week Changes and innovative aspects of the 2024 Turkish Language Curriculum.
6th Week Comparative analysis of 2006, 2019, and 2024 curricula.
7th Week Structure and measurability of learning outcomes.
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Textbook preparation processes and fundamental principles.
10th Week Language, content, and visual design elements in textbooks.
11th Week Review and critique of textbooks from different publishers.
12th Week Curriculum-textbook alignment: sample activities and practices.
13th Week Technology-assisted content and digital textbooks.
14th Week Problems, shortcomings, and solution proposals.
Recommended or Required ReadingMEB (2006, 2019, 2024). Türkçe Dersi Öğretim Programları (İlkokul ve Ortaokul). Ankara: Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları.
Güneş, F. (2019). Türkçe Öğretim Programları ve Uygulamaları. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Sever, S. (2013). Türkçe Öğretiminde Kitaplar ve Çocuk Edebiyatı. Ankara: Tudem Yayınları.
Yıldız, C. (Ed.). (2016). Türkçenin Eğitimi ve Öğretimi: Program ve Materyaller. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Tomlinson, B. (2011). Materials Development in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.
Graves, K. (2000). Designing Language Courses: A Guide for Teachers. Heinle & Heinle.
McGrath, I. (2016). Materials Evaluation and Design for Language Teaching. Edinburgh University Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 50
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 50 50
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 3 14 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 1 76 76
Total Work Load210
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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