Undergraduate Courses

Survey of principal approaches and methods used in second language teaching, their theoretical foundations and techniques employed in their implementation. Corequisites (Eş koşul): FLED 212

Introduction to theoretical approaches to second/foreign language learning/acquisition. Overview of conceptual issues in second language learning in naturalistic settings and in the classroom. Neurolinguistic and psycholinguistic factors in second language learning. Corequisites (Eş koşul): FLED 224

Introduction to contemporary English, with a focus on morphology and syntax. Analysis of the forms and functions of English structures. Raising awareness of different aspects of communicative competence in English.

Introducing students to the school environment, students and the English teaching profession. Observing different aspects of the educational process: school organization, school administration, daily routines, school-family cooperation, school resources, problems and expectations of the community, under the supervision of a mentor. Enhancement of the conference and seminar attendance on school and community issues.

Late 20th and 21st century literatures in English. Study of the representative works produced in various contexts and in genres such as short story, novel, drama, poetry, and non-fiction. Analysis of texts from American, British, and postcolonial literaures within their historical, political, and socio-cultural frameworks. Developing teaching materials using various genres and modes of literary texts for foreign language classrooms and application of these materials through peer teaching.

Theory and practice in teaching a second/foreign language to young learners. Simultaneous and successive/sequential bilingualism. Models of bilingual education. Classroom practices for young learners: task/theme/story-based language teaching, games and songs; computer-assisted language teaching.

Theoretical and pedagogical considerations in the use of technology in second/foreign language learning and teaching. Evaluation, selection and integration of computer applications and online resources for developing language teaching materials for various learning situations.

Observation and supervision of carefully prepared student teaching in selected schools followed by critical appraisal.

Essay development with a focus on incorporating external sources using summarization, paraphrasing, direct quoting and conventions of citation. Focus and precision in responding to essay assignments and exam questions by analyzing, selecting and synthesizing relevant information from sources. Critical analysis of short literary works.

Reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in a second language: theoretical perspectives and models. Integrating language skills. Macro and micro language skills. Cognitive and metacognitive strategies. Individual differences in language skill development.