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Course Description Course Name : A Comparative Analysis of Textbooks I Course Code : ADE 733 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NİHAT YAVUZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Makes an analysis and critique of a German textbook. Learns the textbook selection criteria. Makes regional and cultural evaluations of the coursebooks. Examines the issue of manipulation in textbooks . Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To be able to evaluate coursebooks and make a critical book review of German coursebooks; evaluate the coursebooks in terms of country and culture, and see the manipulations. tr Türkçe en İngilizce de Almanca en İngilizce the study of textbooks in terms of geography and culture Course Contents : Evaluation of the local and localised coursebooks used at German classes at primary and secondary schools in terms of visual quality, content, language, level, availability, functionality etc. using analysis criteria. tr Türkçe en İngilizce textbooks effects on individuals and society (directions). tr Türkçe en İngilizce textbooks effects on individuals and society (directions). 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 Analysis and critique of the textbooks. Collection of material on the subject, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 8-21. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 2 The development process of analysis and critique of the german textbooks. Collection of material on the subject, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 23-29. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 3 Textbook selection principles (New questions catalog which will be formed after comparing Stockholmer and Hermann Funk question catalog). Collection of material on the subject, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 100-108. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 4 Which regional and cultural information, for what purpose and in what concentrations are textbooks? Collection of material on the subject, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 33-36; Ammer, R.: S. 49-53. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 5 Presentation format of German culture in textbooks. tr Türkçe Collection of material on the subject, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 37-41; Ammer, R.: S. 97-111. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 6 Which issues are put clearly in textbooks, what is reflected in a positive way, problemitised or criticized ? tr Türkçe Collection of material on the subject, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 41; Ammer, R.: S. 159-272. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 7 What are the implications about Germany between the lines in the coursebooks; how are they implied and are there any manupulations? en İngilizce Collection of material on the subject, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 41. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 8 Mid-term exam Written exam 9 Criteria for the assessment of the accuracy/ reality of the texts in textbooks / (I). Collection of material on the subject, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 162-179. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 10 The reality of the text in textbooks / criteria for the assessment of the accuracy of (II). Collection of material on the subjekt, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 162-179. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 11 Four basic skills in textbooks(listening and speaking). tr Türkçe Collection of material on the subjekct, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 42-50. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 12 Four basic skills in textbooks (reading and writing). Collection of material on the subject, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 50-55. Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 13 "Vocabulary" and "grammar" in textbooks . Collection of material on the subject, reading resources: Kast, B.; Neuner, G.: S. 56-70 Lecture, discussion, brainstorm, comparison, homework. 14 General evaluation Revision, reading resources. Discussion, brainstorm. 15 General evaluation Revision, reading resources Discussion, brainstorm. 16/17 Final exam 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.  Wicke, R. E. (2000). Grenzüberschreitungen: Der Einsatz von Musik, Fotos und Kunstbildern im Deursch- als- Fremdsprache- Unterricht in Schule und Fortbildung, München: Iudicium.  Ammer, R. (1988). Das Deutschlandbild in den Lehrwerken für Deutsch als Fremdsprache, München: Iudicium.  Melde, W. (1987). Zur Integration von Landeskunde und Kommunikation im Fremdsprachenunterricht, Tübingen: Gunter Narr Verlag.  Warmbold, J.; Koeppel, E. A.; Simon- Pelanda, H. (Hrsg.) (1993). Zum Thema Nationalsozialismus im Daf- Lehrwerk und- Unterricht, München: Iudicium. 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 Equips students with necessary skills to study individually or in teams for intra-disciplinary and and inter-disciplinary subjects. 5 2 Equips students with effective intra-cultural and inter-cultural communication skills. 4 3 Evaluates the learned information with a critical approach gaining self-learning ability. 5 4 Uses information and communication technologies in education of German language effectively. 5 5 Equips students with analytical and critical thinking skills. 4 6 Equips students with the original knowledge production skills. 4 7 Equips students with analysis skills by thinking, reasoning and building connections among various ideas. 5 8 Equips students with Scientific Research Methods and to help them use the knowledge and skills related to these methods in practice. 5 9 Equips students with assessment and evaluation skills. 3 10 Equips students with necessary skills to produce national and international projects. 3 11 Equips students with necessary theoretical and practical skills related to the field of German Language Teaching. 5 12 Equips students with necessary skills to apply the scientific concepts and methods in practice in the field of German Language Teaching. 5 13 Equips students with necessary skills to build scientific connections among several knowledge fields. 4 14 Equips students with relevant skills to examine the native language and German in terms of grammatical, linguistic and literary perspectives and to utilize similarities and differences didactically throughout this examination. 5 15 Equips students with necessary skills to be able to do scientific presentations at national and international meetings. 5 16 Equips students with the information about national and international contemporary education. 5 * 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) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 162 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.48 ECTS Credit: 6