Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| GERMAN LANGUAGE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | YDA415 |
| Name | Autentic Text in Teaching of German I |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALİ SAMİ AKSÖZ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALİ SAMİ AKSÖZ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALİ SAMİ AKSÖZ (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
Until now there have only been artificial learning and teaching materials in the German language classroom. The aim of this course is to enable more realistic communication in the classroom by using authentic material. The aim of this course is to give the student the ability to prepare authentic texts / materials for the course independently.
Course Content
The aim of this course is to analyze what authentic material is and how to use these kind of materials within a lesson, what their difficulties are, how to choose and adapt to the lesson. In addition, how to prepare authentic materials independently.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains text types and properties. |
| LO02 | Choses the appropriate materials for the level of students and objectives of the course. |
| LO03 | Makes the necessary changes and adaptations of texts. |
| LO04 | Knows the types of exercises and prepares appropriate materials for students to help them comprehend and interpret the texts. |
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 | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Has conceptualisation skill of phenomena of German, investigates using scientific methods and techniques, evaluates data, describes problems, analyzes, and develops recommendations and solutions | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Evaluates the acquirements of primary and secondary school students in a multidirectional way. | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Has responsibility as individual and group in order to solve the complicated problems that are not provisioned during teaching experiences. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Follows the recent developments and needs in German teaching, evaluates them and is open to life-long learning. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO17 | - | Uses information and communication technologies that are used in teaching German. | 5 |
| PLO18 | - | Develops appropriate behaviors by acquiring knowledge and skills for moral values in social and professional life. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Students are informed about the course content, goals and the materials. | Reading and research related resources | |
| 2 | Texts in student-/textbooks | Reading and research related resources | |
| 3 | What are authentic texts. Text difficulty/ (Text) adequacy | Reading and research related resources | |
| 4 | Characteristics of foreign language reading text | Reading and research related resources | |
| 5 | What to consider when choosing a text. | Reading and research related resources | |
| 6 | Literature and literary texts in the DaF class | Reading and research related resources | |
| 7 | The didactic function of texts in foreign language teaching | Reading and research related resources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Three-phase model of textual work on understanding texts | Reading and research related resources | |
| 10 | Learning / understanding strategies | Reading and research related resources | |
| 11 | Progression | Reading and research related resources | |
| 12 | Stages of text work | Reading and research related resources | |
| 13 | Reader-Text Interaction I: Processes based on (preliminary) knowledge | Reading and research related resources | |
| 14 | Reader-Text Interaction II: Text-based Processes | Reading and research related resources | |
| 15 | Social forms in the classroom | Reading and research related resources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
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 |