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Course Information Course Learning Outcomes Course's Contribution To Program ECTS Workload Course Details

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code	Course Title	L+P Hour	Semester	ECTS
INO 501	LANGUAGE LEARNING THEORIES AND ELT METHODOLOGY	3 + 0	1st Semester	7,5

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Level	Master's Degree
Course Type	Compulsory
Course Objective	The aim of this course is to help students achieve a better understanding of the processes involved in teaching and learning a foreign language, and a richer conceptualization of the interactive relationship between the approaches and methods in ELT within its framework by embodying theories deriving from classroom practices.
Course Content	This course aims to help students achieve a better understanding of the processes involved in teaching and learning a foreign language, and a richer conceptualization of the interactive relationship between the approaches and methods in ELT within its framework, the course will also embody theories deriving from classroom practices.
Prerequisites	No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite	No the corequisite of lesson.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Students can understand and explain learning theories and their connection with language teaching approaches and methods.
2	Students can explain the language teaching methods and approaches based on learning theories and can use them in appropriate contexts.
3	Students can explain and use what the appropriate contexts are for each language teaching method and approach in Turkey.
4	Students are aware of the factors affecting language teaching and learning process both inside and outside the classroom.
5	Students analyze and see the effects of the language teaching and learning processes in different countries.
6	Students know the similarities and differences of each method or approach, and can use eclectic techniques depending on the need.
7	Students know the difference between an approach, a method and a technique.
8	Students can identify the needs and objectives of a target student group and use the appropriate language approach, method or technique.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

	PO 01	PO 02	PO 03	PO 04	PO 05	PO 06	PO 07	PO 08	PO 09	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12
LO 001	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5		5	5	5
LO 002	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5		5	5	5
LO 003	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5		5	5	5
LO 004	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5		5	5	5
LO 005	5	5	5	5	5	5					5
LO 006	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5		5	5	5
LO 007	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5			5
LO 008		5	5		5	5	5	5		5	5	5
Sub Total	35	40	40	35	40	40	35	35		30	40	30
Contribution	4	5	5	4	5	5	4	4	0	4	5	4

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	4	56
Assignments	5	6	30
Mid-terms	1	16	16
Final examination	1	30	30
Presentation / Seminar Preparation	3	7	21
Total Work Load ECTS Credit of the Course			195 7,5

COURSE DETAILS

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	Course Term	No	Instructors
Details	2025-2026 Spring	1	SİBEL KAHRAMAN ÖZKURT
Details	2024-2025 Spring	1	TURAN PAKER
Details	2023-2024 Spring	1	TURAN PAKER
Details	2022-2023 Spring	1	ÇAĞLA ATMACA
Details	2022-2023 Fall	1	ÇAĞLA ATMACA
Details	2021-2022 Spring	1	SİBEL KAHRAMAN ÖZKURT
Details	2021-2022 Fall	1	SİBEL KAHRAMAN ÖZKURT
Details	2019-2020 Spring	1	SİBEL KAHRAMAN ÖZKURT
Details	2019-2020 Fall	1	DEVRİM HÖL
Details	2018-2019 Spring	1	DEVRİM HÖL
Details	2018-2019 Fall	1	TURAN PAKER
Details	2017-2018 Fall	1	TURAN PAKER
Details	2016-2017 Fall	1	TURAN PAKER
Details	2015-2016 Fall	1	TURAN PAKER
Details	2014-2015 Fall	1	TURAN PAKER
Details	2013-2014 Fall	1	TURAN PAKER
Details	2012-2013 Fall	1	TURAN PAKER
Details	2011-2012 Fall	1	TURAN PAKER
Details	2010-2011 Fall	1	TURAN PAKER
Details	2009-2010 Fall	1	TURAN PAKER

Course Details

Course Code	Course Title	L+P Hour	Course Code	Language Of Instruction	Course Semester	Mode of Delivery
INO 501	LANGUAGE LEARNING THEORIES AND ELT METHODOLOGY	3 + 0	1	Turkish	2025-2026 Spring	Face to Face

Course Coordinator	E-Mail	Phone Number	Course Location	Attendance
Asts. Prof. Dr. SİBEL KAHRAMAN ÖZKURT	sibelozkurt@pau.edu.tr		EGT A0331-06	%70

Goals		The aim of this course is to help students achieve a better understanding of the processes involved in teaching and learning a foreign language, and a richer conceptualization of the interactive relationship between the approaches and methods in ELT within its framework by embodying theories deriving from classroom practices.
Content		This course aims to help students achieve a better understanding of the processes involved in teaching and learning a foreign language, and a richer conceptualization of the interactive relationship between the approaches and methods in ELT within its framework, the course will also embody theories deriving from classroom practices.

Topics

Weeks	Topics
1	Learning theories and ELT methodology:background History of language teaching: A general outlook.
2	Behaviourism: The audio-lingual method Grammar translation method
3	Cognitive Theory: Cognitive-code learning Humanistic Learning: Community language learning
4	Humanistic Learning:The silent way, Total physical response
5	Humanistic Learning:Suggestopedia, Natural approach.
6	Humanistic Learning: Communicative language teaching
7	Personal Construct Theory, Informed Approach: Eclectic approach,
8	Mid-term Examination
9	Learner-centred instruction:Cooperative and collaborative learning Informed Approach: Interactive learning,Whole language education
10	Content-based instruction,Task based instruction
11	Multiple intelligence,
12	Neurolinguistic programming, Competency-based learning
13	Personality Factors: motivation, teaching across age levels, teaching across proficiency levels
14	Socio-cultural Factors: socio-political and institutional contexts, The post methods era.

Materials

Materials are not specified.

Resources

Resources	Resources Language
Brown, H.D. (1987). (2nd ed.). Principles of language learning and teaching. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall.	English
Brown, H.D. (2001). Teaching by principles: An interactive approach to language pedagogy (Second edition). London:Longman.	English
Chaudron; C. (1988). Second language classrooms: Research on teaching and learning. Cambridge: CUP.	English
Doff, A. (1988). Teach English: A training course for teachers. Cambridge: CUP.	English
Ellington, H. And Race, P. (1993). Producing teaching materials: A handbook for teachers and trainers.	English
Harmer, J. (1993). The practice of English language teaching. London: Longman.	English
Larsen-Freeman, D. (2000). Techniques and principles in language teaching (Second edition). Oxford:	English
McDonough, S. (1986). (2nd ed.) Psychology in foreign language teaching. London: Unwin Hyman.	English
McLaughlin, B. (1987). Theories of second language learning. London: Edward Arnold.	English
McDonough, J. And Shaw, C. (1993). Materials and methods in ELT: A teacher guide. Oxford:	English
Nunan, D. (1991). Language teaching methodology: A textbook for teachers. New York: Prentice Hall.	English
Richard, J.C. & Rogers, T.S. (2001). Approaches and methods in language teaching: A description and	English
Ur, P. (1996). A course in language teaching: Practice and theory. Cambridge: CUP.	English
International journals and magazines (e.g. Applied Linguistics, ELT Journal, Modern Language Teacher, English Teaching Forum, TESOL Newsletter, TESOL Quarterly, TESOL Journal and ELT Websites) also provide a rich source for current issues and debates in ELT methodology.	English
USEFUL WEBSITES: http://exchanges.state.gov/forum http://www.englishtown.com http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/links http://www.efcafe.com http://www.eslcafe.com http://www.esl-lab.com http://www.tefl.net http://www.virtualteacher.com.au http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/cadre_en.asp	English

Course Assessment

Assesment Methods	Percentage (%)	Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam	50	Final Exam
Midterm Exam	50	Midterm Exam

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LO: Course Learning Outcomes

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