Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| GERMAN LANGUAGE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | YDS224 |
| Name | Theories of Foreign Language Teaching II |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ERGÜN SERİNDAĞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ERGÜN SERİNDAĞ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To raise awareness of language learning and teaching, to teach the basic learning theories, to establish the relationship between theory and methods in language teaching.
Course Content
General learning theories, hypotheses of foreign language learning.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the general learning theories. |
| LO02 | Knows the psychological and pragmatical dimensions of learning. |
| LO03 | Establishes a relationship between the theories and methods of learning a foreign language. |
| LO04 | Knows the basics methodology of foreign language teaching for adults and children . |
| LO05 | Knows error analysis. |
| LO06 | Creates his/her own teaching method. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Conceives the concepts and relationships between concepts related to German. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Conceives the methods in relation to the production of scientific knowledge | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Knows methods, strategies and techniques necessary to teach German and has the knowledge of assessment and evaluation. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Acquires knowledge of the development, learning properties and learning difficulties of German learners | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Has conceptualisation skill of phenomena of German, investigates using scientific methods and techniques, evaluates data, describes problems, analyzes, and develops recommendations and solutions | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Uses the authentic resources related to German by benefiting from scientific research methods and techniques. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Evaluates, chooses and develops instructional materials suitable for subject area, student characteristics, acquirements and learning conditions. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Knows development properties and individual differences of students and applies the most appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques taking into account the characteristics and acquirements of German. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Evaluates the acquirements of primary and secondary school students in a multidirectional way. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Has responsibility as individual and group in order to solve the complicated problems that are not provisioned during teaching experiences. | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Fulfills the responsibility taken in individual and group works effectively; also is aware of their individuality and uses his/her creative and strong sides. | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Follows the recent developments and needs in German teaching, evaluates them and is open to life-long learning. | 3 |
| PLO13 | - | Evaluates knowledge and skills they acquired critically. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Participates in art and culture activities; also develops awareness and sensibility towards different cultures and values and reflect all these to the learning environment. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Is sensitive to the actuality in national and global levels;also plans and applies professional projects and activities for the society in which he/she lives | 3 |
| PLO16 | - | Shares their suggestions related to opinions and problems depending the data supported qualitatively and quantitatively and communicates with his/her colleagues, and follows developments in his/her field expressing him-/herselves in German in daily and profesional life. | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Uses information and communication technologies that are used in teaching German. | 3 |
| PLO18 | - | Develops appropriate behaviors by acquiring knowledge and skills for moral values in social and professional life. | 3 |
| PLO19 | - | Has individual and institutional communication skills to create a secure school climate and is conscious about protecting environment and labor safety. | 3 |
| PLO20 | - | Is aware of national and universal sensitivities expressed in National Education Law; also has ideal behaviors in relation to individual tasks, the laws about rights and responsibilities. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The controled subjects hypothesis | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 2 | The eavesdroppers and Intake vs. Self-correction hypothesis | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 3 | The Monitor Theory | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 4 | Alternatives to monitor Theory 1 | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 5 | Alternatives to monitor Theory 2 | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 6 | Model of second language acquisition 1 | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 7 | Model of second language acquisition 2 | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Rewiev for the exam | |
| 9 | The teachability hypothesis 1 | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 10 | The teachability hypothesis 2 | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 11 | Interdependence hypothesis1 | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 12 | Interdependence hypothesis 2 | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 13 | Cummins' interdependence hypothesis | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 14 | Threshold hypothesis | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 15 | Practical Applications | Reads and researchs related resources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Rewiev for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Rewiev for the exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |