Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| 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 206 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Applied Linguistics | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Applied Linguistics | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 110 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
ELT 205 - Introduction to Linguistics |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Introduction to Linguistics | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Prerequisitie Course: ELT205 Introduction to Linguistics | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Students will learn more about the sub-branches of Applied Linguistics and the relationship between language education and the field of Applied Linguistics. | ||||
| Course Description | This course will provide students with the tools to describe language from various analytical perspectives and with insight and training in various branches of applied linguistics. The course provides a major introduction to the basic principles and theories of the relationship between linguistics, language teaching and learning. This means knowing linguistic rules, the rules of the language systems and the application of these rules within the teaching and learning context; identification of the differences between linguistics and language; focus on language and how the description of language can be related to language teaching and learning; analysis of the psychological perspectives of language learning such as acquisition, contrastive and error analysis and their application to language pedagogy; recognition of sociological perspectives of language variations, attitudes towards language policy, planning learning and teaching and description of linguistic theories and how they influence language pedagogy. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders uygulamalı dilbilimin çeşitli dallarında öğrencilere dili çeşitli analitik perspektiflerden açıklama araçlarını sağlayacaktır. Ders, dil öğretimi ve öğrenme arasındaki ilişkinin temel prensipleri ve kuramlarına temel bir giriş niteliğindedir. Dilbilim ve dil arasındaki farklılıkların belirlenmesi; dilin tanımının dil öğretimi ve öğrenmeyle olan ilişkisi; dil öğreniminin edinimi, hata analizi ve dil pedagojisine uygulanması gibi psikolojik perspektiflerinin analizi ve dil kuramlarının tanımlanması ve bu kuramların dil pedagojisine etkileri de bu derste işlenecek konular arasındadır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) acquire a broad background in the field of Applied Linguistics. 2) develop their language awareness about other related disciplines. 3) gain insight into the central areas of enquiry in Applied Linguistics. 4) become aware of the applications of Applied Linguistics in the real world. 5) comprehend how the principles of Applied Linguistics apply to the language classroom |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | HATİME ÇİFTÇİ , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | HATİME ÇİFTÇİ |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Assoc. Prof. Dr. HATİME ÇİFTÇİ |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to Applied Linguistics |
| 2) | First Language Acquisition |
| 3) | Language Learning and Teaching Contexts |
| 4) | Age and Acquisition |
| 5) | Second Language Acquisition 1 |
| 6) | Second Language Acquisition 2 |
| 7) | Bilingualism and Multilingualism |
| 8) | Vocabulary & Grammar |
| 9) | Pragmatics & Discourse Analysis |
| 10) | Pragmatics & Discourse Analysis |
| 11) | Using Corpus Linguistics in ELT |
| 12) | Language Policy: EMI & CLIL |
| 13) | Individual Differences |
| 14) | Psycholinguistics |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Brown, D. H. (2014). Principles of language learning and teaching. (6th ed.). Pearson Education, Inc. Hummel, K. M. (2021). Introducing second language acquisition. (2nd edition). WILEY Blackwell. **Additional materials to be provided by the instructor. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped Learning – Seminar – Discussion – Q & A session. Students are supposed to read the assigned chapter, watch relevant videos and complete pre-class work. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions to improve their understanding of the core issues at hand. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Pre-class quizzes, post-class HW, in-class tasks, final project | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Correspondence and Blackboard Learn | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | |||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
ciftcih@mef.edu.tr Attendance is required for 70% of the course session, if you exceed this you may fail by F or FX. Any plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be treated very seriously with the most serious appropriate disciplinary action in the education context. Plagiarism involves copying any material from a book, online material, or another student 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. Rules for attendance: The student must attend at least 70% of the classes. 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 | 2 | 2 | 84 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Total Workload | 110 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||