Information Package / Course Catalogue
| English Language Teaching | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | |||||
| Course Code | ELT 134 | |||||
| Course Title in English | English for Specific Purposes | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | English for Specific Purposes | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Exercise,Flipped Classroom,Guided Personal Study,Lecture,Project,Seminar | |||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | |||||
| Semester | ||||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 130 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | -- | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | ||||||
| Course Description | This course aims to provide students with fundamental concepts and principles of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) both in theory and practice, to familiarize them with the professional and academic discourses, and to develop the necessary skills for linguistic analysis of both professional and academic genres in English language. | |||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders özel amaçlı İngilizce öğretimine dair temel kavramları ve prensipleri hem teorik hem de uygulamalı bir şekilde öğretmeyi, öğrencilerin profesyonel ve akademik söylemler konusunda bilgilerini geliştirmeyi ve öğrencilerin profesyonel ve akademik yazın türlerini analiz edebilmeleri için öğrencilere gerekli dilbilimsel bakış açısını ve becerisini geliştirmeyi hedeflemektedir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) explain theoretical foundations of ESP. 2) recognize the fundamental characteristics of different types of ESP 3) identify the characteristics of the various types of current discourses and genres pertaining to professional and academic contexts. 4) describe the steps of conducting a needs analysis. 5) apply theoretical knowledge in preparing course/syllabus designs. 6) integrate ESP specific techniques into designing materials. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Integrate concepts related to ELT based on previous competencies and realize inter-conceptual relations; demonstrate an understanding of evaluating the source, limits, authenticity and reliability of knowledge and discuss the methods related to generating this knowledge. | ||||||
| 2) Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning. | ||||||
| 3) Think critically and independently about topics in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, which are: L2 use, L2 analysis, L2 processes, and L2 pedagogy and program administration. | ||||||
| 4) Define the aim, structure, and process of Turkish education system, the approaches of classroom management and the concepts related with education. | ||||||
| 5) Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and constructs related to assessment; use a variety of assessment methods, tools, and strategies to evaluate competencies. | ||||||
| 6) Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration. | ||||||
| 7) Analyze and contrast the British and American Literature on basic level. Explain basic concepts and principles of using literature and drama and apply them in foreign language teaching. | ||||||
| 8) Present a model to the society in terms of attitudes and behavior, which are democratic and ethical, both in the disciplinary and social levels, get involved with quality management processes and provide sustainability. | ||||||
| 9) Take responsibilities individually and within group works, realize the tasks in a responsible and effective way, work individually and as a part of a group to solve problems encountered during implementation; assess himself as an individual, use creative and powerful qualifications and try to develop weak sides. | ||||||
| 10) Interpret social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution; in accordance with Ataturk’s principles and reforms, and embrace the society, and adopt human ideals including love of home country, and national goals and aspirations. | ||||||
| 11) Select and use variety of information and communication technologies with computer software that is needed on the level of the field in the classroom to the level and beyond required by European Computer Use License. | ||||||
| 12) Gain life-long learning skills in the light of needs, follow social and art performances, show an awareness of the currently debated global issues, act in accordance with the regulations of Ministry of Education on issues such as legal responsibilities and rights, present an understanding of differences within national and international cultures and adaptability to different cultures; plan social responsibility activities and projects for the immediate environment. | ||||||
| 13) Display a willingness to co-operate with members of the teaching staff in their assigned school, communicate effectively with the school community and with society at large in the area of English language education. | ||||||
| 14) Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Integrate concepts related to ELT based on previous competencies and realize inter-conceptual relations; demonstrate an understanding of evaluating the source, limits, authenticity and reliability of knowledge and discuss the methods related to generating this knowledge. | N | |
| 2) | Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning. | N | |
| 3) | Think critically and independently about topics in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, which are: L2 use, L2 analysis, L2 processes, and L2 pedagogy and program administration. | N | |
| 4) | Define the aim, structure, and process of Turkish education system, the approaches of classroom management and the concepts related with education. | N | |
| 5) | Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and constructs related to assessment; use a variety of assessment methods, tools, and strategies to evaluate competencies. | N | |
| 6) | Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration. | N | |
| 7) | Analyze and contrast the British and American Literature on basic level. Explain basic concepts and principles of using literature and drama and apply them in foreign language teaching. | N | |
| 8) | Present a model to the society in terms of attitudes and behavior, which are democratic and ethical, both in the disciplinary and social levels, get involved with quality management processes and provide sustainability. | N | |
| 9) | Take responsibilities individually and within group works, realize the tasks in a responsible and effective way, work individually and as a part of a group to solve problems encountered during implementation; assess himself as an individual, use creative and powerful qualifications and try to develop weak sides. | N | |
| 10) | Interpret social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution; in accordance with Ataturk’s principles and reforms, and embrace the society, and adopt human ideals including love of home country, and national goals and aspirations. | N | |
| 11) | Select and use variety of information and communication technologies with computer software that is needed on the level of the field in the classroom to the level and beyond required by European Computer Use License. | N | |
| 12) | Gain life-long learning skills in the light of needs, follow social and art performances, show an awareness of the currently debated global issues, act in accordance with the regulations of Ministry of Education on issues such as legal responsibilities and rights, present an understanding of differences within national and international cultures and adaptability to different cultures; plan social responsibility activities and projects for the immediate environment. | N | |
| 13) | Display a willingness to co-operate with members of the teaching staff in their assigned school, communicate effectively with the school community and with society at large in the area of English language education. | N | |
| 14) | Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language. | N |
| Prepared by and Date | DERYA ALTINMAKAS , February 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | DERYA ALTINMAKAS |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to the Course |
| 2) | Introducing the field of ESP/EAP within Applied Linguistics |
| 3) | History of ESP and EAP Different types of ESP/ ESAP and EGAP |
| 4) | Overview of and issues in the developments of ESP/EAP |
| 5) | Needs Analysis/ Analysing case studies |
| 6) | Approaches to course and syllabus design in ESP |
| 7) | Approaches to course and syllabus design in EAP |
| 8) | In class tasks and group presentations |
| 9) | Genre analysis and Corpus analysis |
| 9) | Genre analysis and Corpus analysis |
| 10) | Genre analysis and materials design/development |
| 11) | Materials Evaluation, Design and Development |
| 12) | Presentations and feedback |
| 13) | ESP and EAP around the world |
| 14) | ESP, EAP and English as a Lingua Franca |
| 15) | Final Projects Presentations |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Main Texts: Basturkmen, Helen (2010). Developing courses in English for specific purposes. Palgrave Macmillan. Belcher, D. (2009). English for specific purposes in theory and practice. University of Michigan Press. Flowerdew, J. (2015). English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) Writing: Making the case. Writing and Pedagogy, 8 (1), 5-32. Hyland, K. (2006). English for Academic Purposes: An advanced resource book. Routledge. Hyland, K. & Shaw, P. (Eds.) The Routledge Handbook of English for Academic Purposes. Routledge. Paltridge, B. & Starfield, S. (Eds.).(2012). The handbook of English for specific purposes. Blackwell. Other resources: -will be uploaded. Please, check the syllabus and the resources on BlackBoard (BB) on a regular basis. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Some lecture, but mostly seminar/discussion. Students will work in groups to negotiate understanding of the issues and conduct an action research study. Students will read the assigned chapter and watch videos and complete pre-class work before coming to class. Group and class discussion and student presentations will take place in class. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | This class requires extensive reading and active involvement in discussions and tasks. You are expected to come to class having read the assigned materials and submitted the written assigned pre-class tasks. In the class, we will have various activities and group discussions and tasks to complete. You will be given two announced quizzes. In certain weeks you will be assigned short, after-class homework to complete. All assignments need to be typed in 12-point, Times New Roman and written in APA style. Assignments and deadlines will be posted on Blackboard. Please visit the course LMS (BB) frequently. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Written assignments and communication | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Group and whole class discussions, presentations and project | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
altinmakasd@mef.edu.tr 543 Attendance is required for 70% of the course session for successful completion of the course. Any plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be treated with the most appropriate disciplinary action. Plagiarism involves copying any material from a book, online material, any AI generated information or another student’s, or your own papers previously completed and graded in other classes without using proper citation. Plagiarism also involves asking anyone to review or do your assignment. Statement on academic dishonesty and plagiarism: Law on Higher Education Article 54. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 8 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Total Workload | 130 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.2 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||