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Course Description Course Name : Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language Course Code : YDI412 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. GÜLDEN TÜM Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the theories, becomes familiar with the articles and to know how to evaluate the course books in this field. Knows theories used in this field. Knows course materials used in teaching Turkish as a foreign language. Evaluates course materials and knows the modification of them. Knows the application of course materials in the classroom. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : YDI411 Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language YDI401 Material Evaluation and Adaptation YDI101 Contextual Grammar I Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To evaluate the cours books in teaching Turkish as a foreign language To solve any problem encountered in teaching Turkish as a foreign language Course Contents : Learners are required to comprehend all the necessary information in this field, including the articles written, theories, methods, approaches, and materials to be developed regarding the level and the age of learners of Turkish as a foreign language. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : R1 classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 the analysis of articles published in this field Articles published in this field Discussion 2 the analysis of articles published in this field Articles published in this field Discussion 3 the analysis of articles published in this field Articles published in this field Comparative 4 Evaluation of materials Articles published in this field Comparative 5 Evaluation of assignments Articles published in this field Comparative 6 Studying of the course materials and books in Turkish course books for foreign students Articles published in this field Comparative 7 Studying of the linguistic patterns in Turkish course books for foreign students Articles published in this field Comparative 8 mid-term exam Revision Sit-down exam 9 Studying of the units in Turkish course books for foreign students Course books Comparative 10 Studying of the skills in Turkish course books for foreign students Course books Comparative 11 Studying of the skills in Turkish course books for foreign students Course books Comparative 12 Assignment: Preparing a sample unit Course books Comparative 13 Preparing a test Web sites and examination in teaching Turkish as a foreign language Comparative 14 General repitition on evalutation of the course books General repititionon evalutation of the course books General repitition on evalutation of the course books 15 General repitition General repitition General repitition 16/17 Final exam Revision Sit-down exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Any books and articles published in Turkish.  Kara, M. (2010). Gazi Üniversitesi Tömer Öğrencilerinin Türkçe Öğrenirken Karşılaştıkları Sorunlar ve Bunların Çözümüne Yönelik Öneriler. Türk Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi. Yaz 8 (3), 661-696 Mavasoglu, M. And Tüm, G. (2011). Türkçenin Yabancı Dil Olarak Öğretiminde Çukurova Üniversitesinin Uygulamaları, Karşılaşılan Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerileri. http://turkoloji.cu.edu.tr/YENI%20TURK%20DILI/mustafa_mavasoglu_guldem_tum_turkcenin_tabanci_dil_ogretimi_cukurova.pdf Ossiptsuk, I (2010). Eston Öğrencilerin Türkçe Ediniminde Karşılaştıkları Temel Zorluklar. III. Uluslararası Dünya Dili Türkçe Sempozyumda Sunulan Bildiri (16-18 Aralık 2010 İzmir) Retrieved March 14, 2011, From http://www.turkcede.org/yabancilara-turkce-ogretimi/523-eston-ogrencilerin-turkce-ediniminde-karsilastiklari-temel-zorluklar.html Required Course Material(s)  Course Books for Turkish as a Foreign Language  Göksel, A and Kerslake, C. (2005). Turkish: A Comprehensive Grammar. New York: Routledge   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 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. 4 2 Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. 5 3 Benefits of basic concepts and principles while practicising. 4 4 Distinguishes basic concepts and principles in language teaching. 5 5 Transfers knowledge according to the characteristic features of specific age groups. 5 6 Students list testing and assessment methods. 5 7 Applies appropriate testing and assessment methods within context. 5 8 Distinguishes methods of material development, use and adaptation. 5 9 Chooses among methods and materials according to the needs (age, environment and physical conditions) of students 5 10 Adapts and develops materials according to needs. 4 11 Evaluates course books according to the suitability for students´ profile. 5 12 Criticises and chooses course books from different aspects. 5 13 Gains theoretical knowledge of teaching language skills. 5 14 Analyzes and interprets literary texts.. 4 15 Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. 5 16 Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. 4 17 Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. 5 18 Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. 4 19 Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 90 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.6 ECTS Credit: 4