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  Course Description
Course Name : Analysis of German Lesson Books II

Course Code : YDA314

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NİHAT YAVUZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Promotes and criticizes various textbooks used in the teaching of German as a foreign language.
Practices in teaching German as a foreign language.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Being able to review German textbooks, knowing textbook selection criteria; analyzing different aspects of the textbooks.

Course Contents : Examining local and localized foreign language textbooks taught in primary and secondary schools in German language courses in terms of visual quality, content, language, level, availability, functionality, etc.

Language of Instruction : Germany

Work Place : Classroom.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Textbooks in the four basic skills (listening). (Delfin-Aha-Stufen International). "Delfin, Aha and Stufen International" is preparing the subject textbooks. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
2 Textbooks in the four basic skills (speaking). (Delfin-Aha-Stufen International). "Delfin, Aha and Stufen International" is preparing the subject textbooks. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
3 Textbooks in the four basic skills (reading). (Delfin-Aha-Stufen International). "Delfin, Aha and Stufen International" is preparing the subject textbooks. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework.
4 Textbooks in the four basic skills (writing). (Delfin-Aha-Stufen International). "Delfin, Aha and Stufen International" is preparing the subject textbooks. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
5 German textbooks "vocabulary". (Delfin-Aha-Stufen International). "Delfin, Aha and Stufen International" is preparing the subject textbooks. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
6 German textbooks "grammar". (Delfin-Aha-Stufen International). "Delfin, Aha and Stufen International" is preparing the subject textbooks. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
7 German textbooks "pronunciation". (Delfin-Aha-Stufen International). "Delfin, Aha and Stufen International" is preparing the subject textbooks. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
8 Mid-term exam Written exam
9 German textbooks "visual material". (Delfin-Aha-Stufen International). "Delfin, Aha and Stufen International" is preparing the subject textbooks. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
10 German texts used in textbooks (34 basic principle). (Delfin-Aha-Stufen International). "Delfin, Aha and Stufen International" is preparing the subject textbooks. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
11 German textbooks, Germany view (I). (Delfin-Aha-Stufen International). tr Türkçe "Delfin, Aha and Stufen International" is preparing the subject textbooks. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
12 German textbooks, Germany view (II). (Delfin-Aha-Stufen International). "Delfin, Aha and Stufen International" is preparing the subject textbooks. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
13 Intercultural communication and didactic. The concept of culture and intercultural studies. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
14 Intercultural communication and didactic. The concept of culture and intercultural studies. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, comparison, homework.
15 General evaluation Revision, reading resources. Discussion, brainstorming.
16/17 Final exam Revision, reading resources. Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Kast, B.; Neuner, G. (1998). Zur Analyse, Begutachtung und Entwicklung von Lehwerken, Berlin und München: Langenscheidt.
 Vorderwülbecke, A.; Vorderwülbecke, K. (1995). Stufen International (1-2), Stuttgart: Ernst Klett Verlag.
 Vorderwülbecke, A.; Vorderwülbecke, K. (1997). Stufen International (3), Stuttgart: Ernst Klett Verlag.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 60
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. 5
2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 4
3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 5
4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 4
5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 4
6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 5
7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 4
8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 3
9 Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. 5
10 Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. 5
11 Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. 5
12 Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. 5
13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 5
14 Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. 5
15 Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. 4
16 Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. 4
17 Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. 4
18 Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. 5
19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 5
20 Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 2 26
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 67
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.68
ECTS Credit: 3