INGS203 World Englishes and Culture

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code INGS203
Name World Englishes and Culture
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. YASEMİN KIRKGÖZ


Course Goal

To increase students' awareness in relation to the role and importance of English in intercultural communication.

Course Content

The use of English as an international language, English as a common language and English with its different uses; reflections of these usages on education; the development of students' awareness of the relationship between language and culture and the examination of the place of the culture in language teaching; evaluation of textbooks, literary works, films, TV in terms of cultural objects

Course Precondition

No

Resources

Graddol, D. (2006). English Next. British Council. Jenking, J. (2005).Global Englishes. A resource book for students. London:Routledge

Notes

Additional materials are to be provided by the course tutor during the course of study.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 discuss the use of English as a lingua franca and the different varieties of English in the world
LO02 define the reflections of English as an international language in English language teaching and teacher education
LO03 discuss the role of culture in language teaching
LO04 evaluate the cultural elements by analyzing materials such as course-books, literary texts, movies, TV programs and advertisements


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students have knowledge on theory, practice and terminology in the area of learning and teaching English as a foreign language
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can reconstruct knowledge by using pedagogical skills, and develop lesson plans, methods, materials, activities and assessment samples by taking learners´´ ages, levels and needs into account 1
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use information technologies effectively in the process of planning both learning and teaching by taking developmental characteristics and individual differences of learners into account
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems 1
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods 1
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can take responsibility as an individual and as a member of a team to solve the problems in English language teaching and can develop pedagogical knowledge and skills in a continuous manner 1
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use the ways to access information effectively 1
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use language learning strategies effectively
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can recognize the structure, purpose and function of the National Education System and act in accordance with the legislation, democratic, social, scientific and cultural values, and professional code of ethics
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Communicate with the school administration, parents, colleagues and non-governmental organizations in order to develop individual, psychological, ethical, social and cultural skills of learners
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 English culture and histroy Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
3 Standard language ideology in the Anglophone world Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 english in Asia and Europe Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma
5 The use of English as an international language English as a common language and the different varieties of English in the World Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 English language linguistic development Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
7 The relation between language and culture and its role in language teaching Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Örnek Olay
8 Mid-Term Exam Revision Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
9 Traditions and language in Modern western societies Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
10 Traditions and language in English society Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösteri, Benzetim
11 Oriental societies and English society Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması
12 Modern trends in English culture Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme
13 Evaluating the cultural elements in coursebooks, literary texts, movies Readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
14 Evaluating culture in ads Readings, Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösterip Yaptırma, Bireysel Çalışma
15 Evaluating culture in TV programs Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Gösterip Yaptırma
16 Revision Revision Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
17 Term Exams Revision Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 88
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,52
ECTS 4 ECTS