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Course Description Course Name : ELT Methodology Course Code : ELT 705 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ZUHAL AKÜNAL OKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Follows current developments in foreign language teaching and transfers it to their classrooms. Collects in-class data with proper methods. Evaluates language learning methods according to the conditions of the country. Improves their skills to know students. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : An overview of the old and recent methods in language teaching; find the connection between language learning theories and methods; discuss student-centered approach Course Contents : The course starts with an introduction to some basic concepts in foreign language teaching. Language learning theories (Behaviourism, Cognitivism, Humanism etc.) are introduced and a brief history of language teaching in 20th century is presented. Most debatable topic in the field such as intelligence, language learning strategies, motivation etc. are discussed referring to up-to-date articles in the literature. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Seminar room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Fundamental Concepts in Learning and Teaching Languages Course materials Lecture 2 Language Age (some myths) Learner as an individual Context Purpose read the related articles lecture/discussion 3 Structural Linguistics and Behavioral Psychology read the related articles lecture/discussion 4 Generative Linguistics and Cognitive Psychology read the related articles lecture/discussion 5 Humanistic approach Input hypothesis read the related articles lecture/discussion 6 (Social) Constructivism: A Multidisciplinary Approach read the related articles lecture/discussion 7 A brief history of language teaching in the 20th century read the related articles lecture/discussion 8 Midterm 9 Intelligence Styles and strategies read the related articles lecture/discussion 10 Affective factors (motivation, anxiety etc.) Sociocultural factors read the related articles lecture/discussion 11 Communicative language teaching (communicative competence) read the related articles lecture/discussion 12 Task-based language teaching read the related articles lecture/discussion 13 Reflective teaching read the related articles lecture/discussion 14 Eclectic approach read the related articles lecture/discussion 15 What methodology? Are methods dead? read the related articles lecture/discussion 16/17 Revision   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Celce-Murcia, M. 2001. Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. Heinle&Heinle. Brown, H.D. 2007. (5th ed.) Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. Longman. Harmer, J. 2001. The Practice of English Language Teaching. Longman. Mitchell, R and Myles,F. 1998. Second Language Learning Theories. Arnold. Williams, M. and Burden, R.L. 1997. Psychology for Language Teachers. Cambridge. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75     Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 25 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 Creates more productive classroom environment through in-class research and solve problems. 5 2 Uses their awareness of affective factors in classroom environment to create more productive educational environment. 5 3 Uses theories about culture in second language teaching. 5 4 Creates teaching syllabus and evaluate it. 3 5 Benefits from first language acquisition theories in their practices. 4 6 Reflect their knowledge about research methods in their thesis proposals and thesis writings. 3 7 Knows and applies language teaching methods. 5 8 Benefits from language teaching methods in specific purposes in classroom environment. 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 5 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 151 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.04 ECTS Credit: 6