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Course Description Course Name : Approaches in Teaching English I Course Code : YDI205 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. GÜLDEN İLİN Assoc.Prof.Dr. ZUHAL AKÜNAL OKAN Instructor AYŞE GÖRGÜN Assoc.Prof.Dr. YASEMİN KIRKGÖZ Asst.Prof.Dr. YONCA ÇAYLAKLI ÖZKAN Asst.Prof.Dr. EBRU ŞİRE KAYA Learning Outcomes of the Course : Discriminates between the concepts "approach", "method" and "technique" Lists language teaching concepts and methods Uses appropriate language teaching methods according to the different contexts Identifies the related approaches and language teaching methods Identiies related techniques and methods Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To have students become aware of the approaches, methods and techniques for teaching languages, For them to be able to use relevant methods for teaching languages, To be able to relate teaching methodologies to the approaches they derived from and utilise them in appropriate contexts Course Contents : Definition of and discrimination between approach, method and technique Behaviourism Cognitivism Constructivism Social constructivism Humanism Grammar translation method Direct method Audio lingual method Silent Way Desuggestopedia Community language learning Language of Instruction : English Work Place : R1 Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 A brief history of language teaching; definition of terms: approach, method, design Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 2 Behaviorism Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 3 Cognitivism Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 4 Constructivism Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 5 Social constructivism Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 6 Humanistic principles in language education Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 7 Grammar Translation Method Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 8 Midterm Revision Sit-down exam 9 Direct Method Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 10 Audio-Lingual Method Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 11 Silent Way Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 12 Suggestopedia Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 13 Community language learning Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 14 Course Review- Paper submission Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 15 Course Review Reading Lecture and interactional discussion 16/17 Final exam Revision Sit down exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Larsen-Freeman, D. (2001). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford:UP.  Refer to Internet Websites: www.aitech.ac.jp/iteslj/links,www.tefl.net, www.eslcafe.com,etc  Rodgers. (1991). Approaches and methods in language teaching: A Description and analysis. Cambridge: CUP  Richards, J.C. & T.S. Rodgers. (1991). Approaches and methods in language teaching: A Description and analysis. Cambridge: CUP Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50 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 Defines literary terms. 0 2 Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. 3 3 Benefits of basic concepts and principles while practicising. 3 4 Distinguishes basic concepts and principles in language teaching. 5 5 Transfers knowledge according to the characteristic features of specific age groups. 3 6 Students list testing and assessment methods. 2 7 Applies appropriate testing and assessment methods within context. 2 8 Distinguishes methods of material development, use and adaptation. 3 9 Chooses among methods and materials according to the needs (age, environment and physical conditions) of students 3 10 Adapts and develops materials according to needs. 3 11 Evaluates course books according to the suitability for students´ profile. 3 12 Criticises and chooses course books from different aspects. 0 13 Gains theoretical knowledge of teaching language skills. 1 14 Analyzes and interprets literary texts.. 0 15 Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. 0 16 Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. 0 17 Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. 4 18 Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. 0 19 Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. 0 * 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 114 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.56 ECTS Credit: 5