COURSE UNIT TITLE

: NEWER METHODS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
YDA 5017 NEWER METHODS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9

Offered By

German Language Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TOLGA GÜNDOĞDU

Offered to

German Language Teacher Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to identify and understand successful language teaching methods used in today s modern world and to adapt them to foreign language instruction in Turkey. It also aims to adopt the methods, techniques, and approaches that have proven effective in foreign language teaching in different countries.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Demonstrates knowledge of modern techniques and methods in foreign language didactics.
2   Is able to compare traditional and modern methods in foreign language teaching.
3   Can describe the development of foreign language teaching methodologies from past to present.
4   Possesses in-depth knowledge of effective and contemporary methods in foreign language instruction.
5   Is capable of acquiring newly developed approaches and techniques in foreign language teaching and effectively sharing them with colleagues.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Information on the Semester Plan and Course Content Foreign Language Teaching Methods for Lower Secondary Students
2 Historical Development of Foreign Language Teaching Methods I Foreign Language Teaching Methods for Upper Secondary Students
3 Historical Development of Foreign Language Teaching Methods II Foreign Language Teaching Methods in the Context of Action-Oriented Teaching I
4 Effective Foreign Language Instruction Worldwide Focus on Finland Foreign Language Teaching Methods in the Context of Action-Oriented Teaching II
5 Successful Methods of Foreign Language Teaching and Learning Worldwide: The Example of Singapore Final exam
6 Globally Successful Foreign Language Methods: The Case of Canada
7 Comparison of Modern Foreign Language Teaching Methods
8 Midterm
9 Foreign Language Teaching Methods for Preschool Children
10 Foreign Language Teaching Methods for Primary School Students

Recomended or Required Reading

- Hallet, Wolfgang / Königs, Frank / Martinez, Helene (2020): Handbuch Methoden im Fremdsprachenunterricht. Klett Verlag.
- Kötter, Markus (2022): Wortschatzarbeit im Fremdsprachenunterricht: Grundlagen und Praxis in Primarstufe und Sekundarstufe I. Klett Verlag.
- Butzkamm, Wolfgang (2012): Lust zum Lehren, Lust zum Lernen: Eine neue Methodik für den Fremdsprachenunterricht: Fremdsprachen von Anfang an anders. Francke Verlag.
- Dransmann, Ricarda / Sölter, Svenja (2016): Die besten Methoden für den Englischunterricht: Praxisorientierte Ideen für die Grundschule. Verlag an der Ruhr

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, discussion, presentation, question and answer.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTEG MIDTERM GRADE
2 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTEG * 0.40 + FCG * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTEG * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

presentation, midterm and final examination.

Language of Instruction

German

Course Policies and Rules

A minimum number of class sessions or hours must be attended.
Examinations and Tests: A specific score or grade must be achieved in exams, tests, or assessments conducted during the course.
Assignments or Projects: Submission of specific written assignments or projects that explore the topics covered in the course in greater depth.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

tolga.gundogdu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday, 11:30-12:30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Pre Class Self Study 14 3 42
Midterm Preparation 1 10 10
Final Preparation 1 10 10
Preparing presentations 2 5 10
Reading 14 7 98
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 216

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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