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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | INGS308 |
| Name | Corpus in ELT |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEM CAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce corpus-based approaches in the context of English Language Teaching (ELT) and to enhance students’ ability to analyze and use corpus data effectively. Students will learn to identify linguistic patterns, draw inferences about vocabulary and grammatical structures, and integrate corpus-informed insights into teaching materials and classroom practices.
Course Content
This course explores what corpus linguistics is, types of corpora, corpus tools, word frequency analysis, collocations, pattern grammar, developing corpus-based teaching materials, introducing corpora to learners, using ready-made corpora (e.g. Sketch Engine, COCA, BNC), interpreting data and critical evaluation.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
O'Keeffe, A., McCarthy, M., & Carter, R. (2007). From Corpus to Classroom: Language Use and Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press. Reppen, R. (2010). Using Corpora in the Language Classroom. Cambridge University Press. Bennett, G. (2010). Using Corpora in the Language Learning Classroom: Corpus Linguistics for Teachers. University of Michigan Press.
Notes
Hunston, S. (2002). Corpora in Applied Linguistics. Cambridge University Press. McEnery, T. & Hardie, A. (2012). Corpus Linguistics: Method, Theory and Practice. Cambridge University Press. Biber, D., Conrad, S., & Reppen, R. (1998). Corpus Linguistics: Investigating Language Structure and Use. Cambridge University Press.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the fundamental concepts and applications of corpus linguistics. |
| LO02 | Apply corpus-based analysis techniques within the context of ELT. |
| LO03 | Design corpus-informed teaching materials for various learner needs. |
| LO04 | Use corpus tools to conduct frequency, collocation, and pattern analysis |
| LO05 | Critically evaluate and interpret corpus data. |
| LO06 | Use Corpora with Learners |
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 | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. | 3 |
| 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 | 1 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area | 3 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Corpus Linguistics | No preparation for this week. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Types and Features of Corpora | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Introduction to Corpus-based ELT | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Word Frequency Analysis | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Collocations and Phrases | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Pattern Grammar and Structure Analysis | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Sketch Engine and Other Corpus Tools | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Portfolyo |
| 9 | Data Visualization and Reporting | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Practical Applications of Corpus in Teaching | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Designing Teaching Materials | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Using Corpora with Learners | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Critical Evaluation of Corpus Data | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Corpus-informed Classroom Practices | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Review and Reflection | Reading the related chapter before the class. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Portfolyo |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Portfolyo |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 91 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,64 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||