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  Course Description
Course Name : Contemporary Tendencies in Language Teaching 2

Course Code : FDE 716

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. NURAN ASLAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explores the methods, techniques and strategies used in Foreign Language Teaching and learns to write academic articles on these subjects,etc.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to examine the subject of Foreign Language Teaching , methods, techniques and strategies used in the world, make the students be aware of Native and Foreign Language Teaching and teach scientific research methods in Teaching.

Course Contents : This course covers the Historical Development of Foreign Language Teaching in Turkey, the importance of Foreign Language Teaching in school programmes, the principles of Foreign Language Teaching , Native and Foreign Language Teaching, Foreign Language Teaching – Teaching in Foreign Language

Language of Instruction : French

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Methodologies in language teaching I Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
2 Methodologies in language teaching II Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
3 The holistic approach in French language teaching I Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
4 The holistic approach in French language teaching II Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
5 The communicative approach and the competency-based approach in French language teaching I Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
6 The communicative approach and the competency-based approach in French language teaching II Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
7 The Classification of Learning Strategies Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
8 Mid-term exam Preparation for the exam Written exam
9 Definitions of Learning Strategies Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
10 The Learning Strategies and Competence in learning a language Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
11 The factors that influence the choice of strategies I Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
12 The factors that influence the choice of strategies II Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
13 Evaluation of Learning Strategies I Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
14 Evaluation of Learning Strategies II Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
15 An overview on the subjects of the course Literature review, examining the sources, giving presentation Lecture, discussion, brainstorming, assignment, writing article
16/17 Final exam Preparation for the exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Beacco, J. C. L´Approche dans l´enseignement des langues par Didier compétences 2007
 Germain, P. Les Stratégies d´apprentissage CLE international, 1998
 Pendanx, M. Les Activités d´apprentissage en classe de langue, HACHETTE, 1998
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 Describes French Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in this program 5
2 Explains the concepts and principles of Linguistics, French grammar, French literature and the advanced level of foreign language education.. 5
3 Evaluates the developments in French Teaching in details using the scientific methods and techniques. 5
4 Describes cultural factors that may affect French teaching by comparing them 4
5 Describes the areas and functions of French as a foreign language. 4
6 Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 4
7 Uses methods techniques and strategies while translating from French to Turkish / Turkish to French 0
8 Thesis writing. 0
9 Implements the review methods and theories of literary works. 0
10 Identifies the techniques and methods of narration in literature. 0
11 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills 5
12 Plans learning - teaching process by taking their individual differences and subject area into consideration 4
13 Both plans teaching and uses information technologies effectively in learning process 4
14 Takes the responsibility of solving the problems they encounter in French language individually and in groups 3
15 Acts as a citizen who is sensitive to the problems of school, community and world 5
16 Evaluates the information he learns with a critical approach by receiving self-learning ability 4
17 Uses the information and communication technologies about French language education effectively. 3
18 Questions how proficient he is in French teaching and strives for continuous improvement 4
19 As for the education of the French language, he analyzes the events happening around the country and the world 4
* 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 12 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
    Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6