Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING (PhD) (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | ELT833 |
| Name | Psychology of Language Learning |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. JÜLİDE İNÖZÜ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to raise the awareness of language teachers regarding the affective dimension of language learning
Course Content
This course discusses issues relating to the affective dimension of language learning. Thus, it includes topics such as attitudes, motivation, efficacy etc. The individual differences in language learning is another major topic of discussion.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | the learners can discuss the individual differences in language learning |
| LO02 | The learners can analyse the multiple dimensions of language learning and develop multiple perspectives |
| LO03 | The learners can discuss language learning theories describing the dynamics of language learning |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | The students can critically analyze language learning theories | |
| PLO02 | - | The students can develop themselves professionally | |
| PLO03 | - | The students can critically evaluate the research studies in the field | |
| PLO04 | - | The students can join in collaborative team work | |
| PLO05 | - | The students can present his knowledge and share his experience in the field | |
| PLO06 | - | The students can think creatively to construct novice ideas | |
| PLO07 | - | The students can apply scientific research methods in novel studies | |
| PLO08 | - | The students can be aware of the ethical issues in their research studies | |
| PLO09 | - | The students can discuss their arguments with evidence | |
| PLO10 | - | The students can implement higher order thinking skills in solving problems | |
| PLO11 | - | The students can contribute to their fields by publishing their studies in journals | |
| PLO12 | - | The students can contribute to the goal of becoming an intellectual community |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | language learning ecology | discussion | |
| 2 | mediation theory and teacher role | lecturing | |
| 3 | Affordances in language learning | question and snswer | |
| 4 | group dynamics | discussion | |
| 5 | self-concept | brain storming | |
| 6 | learner identity | lecturing | |
| 7 | learner agency | discussion | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | assignment | |
| 9 | motivational self regulation | individual work | |
| 10 | personality traits | discussion | |
| 11 | language learning beliefs | question and answer | |
| 12 | willingness to communicate | advance reading and discussion | |
| 13 | emotionality | advance reading and discussion | |
| 14 | the role of vision | group work | |
| 15 | well-being | advance reading and discussion | |
| 16 | Term Exams | assignment | |
| 17 | Term Exams |