School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | ||||
Course Code | ELT 431 | ||||
Course Title in English | Advanced Grammar | ||||
Course Title in Turkish | İleri Dilbilgisi | ||||
Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
Type of Course | Exercise,Flipped Classroom,Guided Personal Study,Lecture,Project,Seminar | ||||
Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
Semester | Fall | ||||
Contact Hours per Week |
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Estimated Student Workload | 129 hours per semester | ||||
Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
Pre-requisites | None | ||||
Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
Co-requisites | None | ||||
Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
Overall Educational Objective | To learn advanced grammatical structures and usage. | ||||
Course Description | This course provides advanced students with a comprehensive explanations of English grammar. The link between grammar and vocabulary is examined and areas of potential confusion are addressed. Importance is given to the difference between prescriptive (rule-based) grammar and descriptive (natural speech) grammar. Attention is also given to grammar teaching methods. | ||||
Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders ileri düzeydeki öğrencilere kapsamlı bir İngilizce dilbilgisi açıklaması sunar. Dilbilgisi ve kelime bilgisi arasındaki bağlantı incelenir ve potansiyel karışıklık alanları ele alınır. Reçete (kural tabanlı) dilbilgisi ve açıklayıcı (doğal konuşma) dilbilgisi arasındaki farka önem verilir. Dilbilgisi öğretim yöntemlerine de dikkat edilir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) identify and correct grammatical errors in texts. 2) recognize and utilize different grammatical structures and their functions in communication; 3) explain the interaction between vocabulary and grammar; 4) engage critically with the issues that surround grammar and its relationship to the language and communication. |
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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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. |
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. | S | HW |
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. | S | Presentation |
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. | S | Exam,HW,Lab,Participation,Presentation,Project |
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. | H | HW,Project |
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. | H | Exam,HW,Lab,Participation,Presentation,Project |
Prepared by and Date | SELMAN ECEVİT , February 2024 |
Course Coordinator | HATİME ÇİFTÇİ |
Semester | Fall |
Name of Instructor | Assoc. Prof. Dr. HATİME ÇİFTÇİ |
Week | Subject |
1) | Introductions, syllabus overview |
2) | Words and word classes |
3) | Introduction to Phrases and clauses: Nouns, Pronouns, Noun Phrases |
4) | Verbs; Verb Phrases |
5) | Adjectives & Adverbs |
6) | Clause Grammar |
7) | Corpus Workshop |
8) | Complex Noun Phrases |
9) | Complement Clauses |
10) | Adverbials |
11) | Word Order |
12) | Grammar in Discourse I |
13) | Grammar in Discourse II |
14) | Grammar in Discourse III |
15) | Final Examination Period |
16) | Final Examination Period |
Required/Recommended Readings | *Biber, D., Conrad, S., & Leech, G. (2003) Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English, Longman *Extra resources: Azar, B. S. (2003) Fundamentals of English Grammar (3rd ed.) Longman. Biber, D. et al. (1999) Grammar of Spoken and Written English. Longman. | |||||||||||||||
Teaching Methods | This course is totally online except for the midterm and final exams, with mostly asynchronous mode and some synchronous weekly meetings. You must follow BB announcements and your MEF email frequently. | |||||||||||||||
Homework and Projects | Students will read grammar descriptions and complete exercises on the target forms. Students will self-correct the exercises and take weekly quizzes to demonstrate their learning. Students will write three essays during the semester to explain how their understanding of grammar is developing. Students will have one lesson plan project where they will create a lesson and materials to teach a grammar point inductively. | |||||||||||||||
Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
Computer Use | Students will be using the computer extensively for reading, exercises, written assignments and communication. | |||||||||||||||
Other Activities | Group and whole class discussions | |||||||||||||||
Assessment Methods |
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Course Administration |
ecevits@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. |
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 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 84 | ||
Homework Assignments | 4 | 4 | 3 | 28 | |||
Midterm(s) | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
Final Examination | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
Total Workload | 129 | ||||||
Total Workload/25 | 5.2 | ||||||
ECTS | 5 |