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Master's of Turkish Language Education with Thesis

TÖY624

METHODS AND TECNIQUES IN TURKISH TEACHING

Course Code
TÖY624
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 theoretical foundations of language teaching theories, methods, and techniques.
  2. Identify and apply methods and techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar.
  3. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different methods and techniques.
  4. Design instructional activities appropriate for target audiences.
  5. Combine various methods to develop innovative teaching practices.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionDiscussing characteristics of the main methods and techniques used in teaching Turkish as a mother tongue and foreign/ second language, developing appropriate examples to these teaching methods and techniques, presenting and discussing of examples, research and evaluation of new methods and techniques appropriate to the needs of Turkish teaching.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course, objectives, and expectations. Concepts of method and technique.
2nd Week Language teaching approaches and theories.
3rd Week Fundamental methods in Turkish language teaching (direct, indirect, holistic, etc.).
4th Week Methods and techniques for teaching listening skills.
5th Week Methods and techniques for teaching speaking skills.
6th Week Methods and techniques for teaching reading skills.
7th Week Methods and techniques for teaching writing skills.
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Methods and techniques for teaching grammar and vocabulary.
10th Week Techniques for assessment and evaluation.
11th Week Technology-assisted methods and techniques.
12th Week Methods and techniques in teaching Turkish as a foreign language.
13th Week Practice and sample lesson designs.
14th Week Problems, discussions, and solution proposals.
Recommended or Required ReadingDemirel, Ö. (2012). Türkçe Öğretimi ve Yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Yıldız, C., & Yıldırım, R. (2015). Türkçe Öğretiminde Yöntem ve Teknikler. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Güneş, F. (2017). Türkçe Öğretiminde Uygulamalar. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Larsen-Freeman, D., & Anderson, M. (2013). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford University Press.
Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.
Brown, H. D. (2014). Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy. Pearson Education.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • 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 3 14 42
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 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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