ELT843 Syllabus Design in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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

Information

Code ELT843
Name Syllabus Design in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EBRU KAYA


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to make students get familiar with the types of syllabus as well as the criteria they should consider while preparing syllabus

Course Content

This PhD course delves into advanced syllabus design for teaching English as a foreign language, integrating theoretical frameworks with practical applications. It covers a variety of syllabus types including process, procedural, lexical, functional, and task-based approaches. The course critically evaluates these approaches against the backdrop of Second Language Acquisition theories and considers various factors such as educational, cultural, social, economic, and political influences. It also includes comprehensive methods for needs analysis, course development, and assessment tailored to diverse learning environments.

Course Precondition

no pre requisite

Resources

• Christison, M.A. and Murray, D.E. (2014). What English Language Teachers Need to Know, Volume III: Devising Curriculum. London: Routledge. • Graves, K. (1996). Teachers as Course Developers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. • Nation, I.S.P. and Macalister, J. (2011). Case Studies in Language Curriculum Design. London: Routledge. •

Notes

Mickan, P. (2013). Language Curriculum Design and Socialisation. Bristol: Multilingual Matters. The syllabi used by MEB schools and some related articles


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 • Master advanced techniques in syllabus design specific to TEFL contexts.
LO02 • Evaluate and synthesize diverse educational theories and methodologies relevant to syllabus construction.
LO03 • Design and implement innovative syllabi that meet the linguistic and cultural needs of diverse learner populations.
LO04 • Develop professional skills in curriculum development, academic writing, and scholarly communication.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can critically analyze language learning theories 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can develop themselves professionally 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can critically evaluate the research studies in the field 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can join in collaborative team work
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği The students can present his knowledge and share his experience in the field
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The students can think creatively to construct novice ideas 3
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The students can apply scientific research methods in novel studies 4
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can be aware of the ethical issues in their research studies
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği The students can discuss their arguments with evidence 4
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The students can implement higher order thinking skills in solving problems
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can contribute to their fields by publishing their studies in journals 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The students can contribute to the goal of becoming an intellectual community


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Theoretical Foundations of Syllabus Design Reading the related chapter before the class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
2 Analyzing Different Syllabus Types Reading the relevant section in the course book Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
3 Process and Procedural Syllabus Design Searching this topic on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Anlatım
4 Lexical and Functional Approaches in Syllabus Design Searching the relevant issue before the class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
5 Task-Based Syllabus for Language Teaching Finding diffrent types of syllabi for the class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 The Role of Cultural Context in Syllabus Design studying different sources for the class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Needs Analysis Techniques Searching samples of needs analysis scales Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Grup Çalışması
8 Mid-Term Exam Revising and studying all the topics for the exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
9 Designing Syllabus for Diverse Educational Settings reading the relevant section in the coursebook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Grup Çalışması
10 Incorporating Technology in Syllabus Design searching about how to use the technology in EFL classes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
11 Assessment and Evaluation in Syllabus Design Reading different sources on this issue to get prepared for the class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Adapting Syllabi for Specific Learner Groups Reading the relevant section in the coursebook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması, Problem Çözme
13 Innovation and Creativity in Syllabus Design Searching and reading about the new trends in developing syllabi in EFL Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
14 Research Trends and Future Directions in Syllabus Design Reading different sources to get prepared for the class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Grup Çalışması
15 Final Project Presentations and Peer Review Preparing for the presentations as a group Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
16 Term Exams revising all the issues before the exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
17 Term Exams Revising the issues covered during the term Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 6 12
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 13.05.2024 09:53