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 433

Course Title in English

Teaching Pronunciation

Course Title in Turkish

Söyleyiş Öğretimi

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom

Level of Course

Advanced

Semester

Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

130 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 improve one’s English pronunciation and to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge on English pronunciation into prospective teaching practice.

Course Description

The aims of this course are to improve students’ English pronunciation skills and to introduce them to various theoretical and practical aspects of English pronunciation. The importance and relevance of proper pronunciation for successful communication will be emphasized.

Course Description in Turkish

Bu dersin amacı, öğrencilerin İngilizce söyleyiş becerilerini geliştirmek ve İngilizcenin söyleyiş özelliklerini çeşitli kuramsal ve uygulamalı açılardan tanıtmaktır. Başarılı iletişim için düzgün söyleyişin önemi vurgulanacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) use the International Phonetic Alphabet for learning and teaching purposes
2) demonstrate awareness of varieties of English
3) prepare lesson plans to teach various aspects of English pronunciation
4) produce accurate, fluent and comprehensible English.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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.	S	HW
2)	Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning.	H
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.	S	HW
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.	S	HW
6)	Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration.	S	HW
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	HW
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	HW
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.	H	Exam,HW,Lab,Participation,Presentation,Project

Prepared by and Date	, December 2023
Course Coordinator	DERYA ALTINMAKAS
Semester	Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction to the course and its requirements
2)	An introduction to English pronunciation; speech accents; spoken varieties of English; potential problems for Turkish learners of English
3)	Teaching pronunciation; problems and approaches; techniques and activities
4)	Articulatory phonetics; segmental and suprasegmental features
5)	English consonants and consonant clusters + practice
6)	English vowels and diphthongs + practice
7)	Weak forms + practice [Quiz]
8)	English morphophonemics + practice
9)	Connected speech; clusters; link-up + practice
10)	Word stress, sentence stress and rhythm + practice
11)	Intonation + practice [Submission of lesson plans]
12)	Pronunciation and spelling + practice
13)	Student presentations (lesson plans)
14)	Student presentations (spoofs)
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Bowen, T., & Marks, J. 1992. The pronunciation book: Student-centred activities for pronunciation work. Burnt Mill: Longman Hancock, M. 1996. Pronunciation games. Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press. Hewings, M. 2004. Pronunciation practice activities: A resource book for teaching English Hooke, R. & J. Rowell. 1982. A Handbook of English Pronunciation. Edinburgh: Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd. Kelly, G. 2000. How to teach pronunciation. Edinburgh: Longman/Pearson. Laroy, C. 1995. Pronunciation. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press. Mortimer, C. 1985. Elements of Pronunciation: Intensive practice for intermediate and more advanced students. Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press. pronunciation. Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press. Tench, P. 1981. Pronunciation Skills. London: MacMillan Publishers.

Teaching Methods

Lecture; in-class pronunciation practice activities; regular attendance and active participation; independent study and/or group work

Homework and Projects

An individual or group presentation on a relevant topic; an individual or group project on a relevant topic (lesson plan)

Laboratory Work

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Computer Use

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Other Activities

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Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Quiz(zes)	1	% 15
Presentation	1	% 20
Project	1	% 25
Final Examination	1	% 40
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

altinmakasd@mef.edu.tr
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Attendance is required for 70% of the course session, if you exceed this you may fail by F or FX. 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. 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	4	4	3		28
Final Examination	1	16	2		18
Total Workload					130
Total Workload/25					5.2
ECTS					5