COURSE UNIT TITLE

: CURRENT ISSUES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE EDUCATION

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
TED 4006 CURRENT ISSUES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE EDUCATION COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Turkish Language and Literature Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ISMAIL SÖKMEN

Offered to

Turkish Language and Literature Teacher Education

Course Objective

The main purpose of this course is to examine in depth the latest developments in the field of language and literature education, innovative pedagogical approaches, technology-supported learning environments, strategies for different learner needs, and current debates in language skills and literature teaching. Through this course, students are expected to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary language and literature education practices, develop critical thinking skills, and be able to use this information effectively in their future professional lives.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Evaluate current paradigms and theoretical frameworks in language and literature education.
2   2. Will be able to analyze innovative methods applied in language teaching (flipped classroom, gamification, mobile learning, etc.).
3   3. Will be able to apply contemporary approaches (intercultural literature education, multiliteracy, visual reading, etc.) in teaching literature.
4   4. Discuss the potential and risks of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies in language and literature education.
5   5. Evaluate the principle of inclusiveness in language and literature education and adaptations for different learner groups.
6   6. Explain the importance of informal learning environments and student autonomy in language and literature education.
7   7. Evaluate strategies for developing emotional intelligence and social skills in language and literature education.
8   8. Discuss how sustainability and global citizenship themes can be addressed in language and literature education.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 New Paradigms in Language and Literature Education: From Cognitivism to Connectivism
2 Innovative Language Teaching Methods: Flipped Classroom and Blended Learning Models
3 The Effectiveness of Gamification and Mobile Learning Applications in Language Education
4 Intercultural Approaches to Literature Teaching and World Literature Integration
5 The Role of Multiliteracies and Visual Reading Skills in Literature Education
6 Artificial Intelligence Applications in Language and Literature Education (Translation Tools, Feedback Systems)
7 Use of Big Data and Learning Analytics in Language and Literature Education
8 General review, course evaluation, midterm exam
9 Informal Learning Environments and Social Media Use in Language and Literature Education
10 Developing Student Autonomy and Self-Learning Skills
11 Strategies for Developing Emotional Intelligence and Empathy in Language and Literature Education
12 Social and Cooperative Learning Approaches in Language and Literature Education
13 Integration of Sustainability and Global Citizenship Themes into Language and Literature Education
14 Current Research Methodologies in Language and Literature Education (Mixed Method Research, Action Research)
15 Future Language and Literature Education: Expectations and Visions
16 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Aytac, G. (2003). Literature Education and Theory . Akçağ Publications.
Korkmaz, Z. (2019). Teaching Turkish from a Linguistics Perspective (Extended 7th Edition). Turkish Language Association Publications.
Özak, T. (2015). Teacher, Take a Look: Essays on Language and Literature Teaching . Evrensel Printing Publishing.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, presentation, discussion, question-answer

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The success of the student is determined by the midterm and final exam grades. Apart from this, there are no special evaluation criteria.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Students should prepare for the subjects specified in the syllabus before coming to the classes. Attendance to 70% of the courses is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

i.sokmen@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday, 15:00-16:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 80

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.45
LO.55
LO.65
LO.75
LO.85

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