ELT 134 English for Specific PurposesMEF UniversityDegree Programs English Language TeachingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
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
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
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 Competences

Upon 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
Semester
Name of Instructor

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 ReadingsMain 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 MethodsSome 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 ProjectsThis 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 UseWritten assignments and communication
Other ActivitiesGroup and whole class discussions, presentations and project
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 10 % 10
Homework Assignments 5 % 40
Presentation 1 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 20
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration altinmakasd@mef.edu.tr
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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.

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