Applied Linguistics

Course Code:

Eden 201

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

At the end of semester Ss will have a general understanding of the following Applied Linguistics topics: •Bilingualism •Language acquisition •Psycholinguistics •Literacy •Corpus Linguistics And will be able to use fundamental concepts, terms, and definitions in these areas.

Course Content:

The purpose of this course is to teach new approaches to different student needs such as course design in English language teaching, use of technology in language classes, and place of communication in the developing world and intercultural interaction. Students will also learn current approaches such as constructivist approach, content-oriented, task-oriented, problem-focused, holistic language teaching, multiple intelligence and holistic language approaches. The focus will be on English as a second, foreign, international, and academic language and the importance of culture in teaching English

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Course Learning Outcomes

To use language in an effective way as a means of communication in planned and unplanned settings
To develop a speech outline for a better organization of their ideas,
To develop arguments in a clear and logical manner
To develop critical listening skills and concepts
To work in pair and group tasks in a collaborative way
To deliver a speech based on the principles of audience analysis appropriate and effective use of oral and body language effective group interaction and problem-solving skills effective individual and group presentations by using PowerPoint effective use of visuals

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction	Reading
2	Applied linguistics, language learning and teaching	Cook (2003). Ch 1 & Ch 2
3	Description of language and language use	Schmitt (2013). Ch 2
4	First and second language acquisition	Hummel (2014). Ch 2
5	Bilingualism	Baker, C. (2001). Ch 1
6	Pedagogical approaches to bilingualism	Cummins, J. (2008).
7	Midterm Exam
8	Language Policy and Planning	Baker (2001). Ch 18
9	Pragmatics	Yule, G. (2010). Ch 10
10	Discourse analysis	Yule, G. (2010). Ch 11
11	Psycholinguistics	Levelt (1995)
12	Second Language Literacy	Gunderson, Odo, & D’Silva. (2011).
13	Corpus linguistics	Schmitt (2013). Ch 6
14	Overall review

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Study Speaking Kenneth Anderson
Additional Resources	Games, resources (Internet, encyclopedias, etc.)

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments	PPP, reflection papers
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
In-class speaking activities		20
Final assessment: Portfolio Presentation	1	80

Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		80
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		20
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have a command of the concepts about education and the structure and operation of the Turkish education system.	x
2	To benefit from the developmental and learning psychology approaches in providing educational development and in knowing the basic domains of educational sciences.			x
3	To be able to evaluate and implement the scientific methods in the field of English language education and teaching.				x
4	To be able to select, evaluate and implement the efficiency of ready-made course materials according to students’ age, language and proficiency level, interests, and learning characteristics.	x
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies efficiently in English education and teaching.	x
6	To recognize the literary texts such as short story, poem, and novel in English and to be able to use them in teaching language skills.	x
7	To understand the properties and structure of human language and to be able to use them in language teaching.	x
8	To be able to develop original materials in order to enhance language skills.	x
9	To be aware of language learning properties of different age groups and to be able to use language teaching methods in line with these properties.	x
10	To know and to apply the basic theories, principles and methods about teaching English as a foreign language.	x
11	To be able to use English at the levels of reaching information, sharing it orally and written form and in production.					x
12	To grasp and to apply the social, cultural and societal responsibilities.		x
13	To prepare a lesson plan taking the students’ needs, language proficiencies, age, intelligence types and learning styles into account and by using the proper instructional technology.	x
14	To be able to organize and apply activities aimed at enabling students to use English grammar and vocabulary effectively.	x
15	To be able to organize and apply activities that will develop the students’ reading, speaking, writing and listening skills in English.	x
16	To be able to evaluate measurement and evaluation tools and English instruction methods in terms of usefulness, validity and reliability.	x
17	To know the scientific research methods necessary for his/her personal and academic development and to have the ability to apply them in the school context.	x
18	To know the theoretical and applied linguistics concepts and to use language teaching methods in the light of these theories and concepts.	x
19	To develop writing, listening, reading and speaking skills in English					x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64

	2	6	12

Total Work Load			128
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.12
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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