Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Language and Literature Teaching 2 İNÖ306 6. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction English
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face-to-Face
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Timuçin Buğra EDMAN
Instructors Timuçin Buğra EDMAN
Assistants
Goals This program aims to use literary texts suitable for all levels in language teaching.
Course Content This course aims to provide practical experience in using literary texts for teaching English at different levels. Students will conduct micro-teaching sessions using designated literary texts.
Learning Outcomes - Prepare level-appropriate materials
- Effectively utilize literary texts in language teaching
- Apply various teaching techniques
- Develop professional presentation skills
- Gain classroom management experience
- Students are able to organize pre-activities, while activities and post activities through determining certain teaching objectives, and prepare a lesson plan based on these objectives
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Course introduction, micro teaching format and evaluation criteria Practice Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities Research Verbal Expression
2. Week Text: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Language Focus: Simple Past Tense, Numbers Skills: Basic Vocabulary, Listening Scenario: Students will create a treasure hunt activity using numbers and simple past tense Materials: Simplified story exercises, picture cards, basic comprehension activities Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research Practice
3. Week Level: ELEMENTARY Text: Alice in Wonderland Language Focus: Present Continuous, Adjectives Skills: Describing people and situations Scenario: Mad Hatter's Tea Party role-play for practicing descriptions and ongoing actions Materials: Character cards, dialogue practice, vocabulary exercises Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Research
4. Week Level: ELEMENTARY Text: Peter Pan Language Focus: Can/Can't, Will/Won't Skills: Expressing ability and future plans Scenario: "If I Could Fly" creative writing and speaking activity Materials: Picture stories, ability cards, simple future predictions Other Activities Practice Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
5. Week Level: PRE-INTERMEDIATE Text: Hard Times Language Focus: Present Perfect Skills: Discussing social issues, comparing past and present Scenario: Factory life then and now - comparison activities Materials: Text excerpts, discussion cards, timeline activities Visual Presentation Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours
6. Week Level: PRE-INTERMEDIATE Text: A Christmas Carol Language Focus: Past Continuous vs Past Simple Skills: Time expressions, sequencing events Scenario: Ghost of Christmas Past/Present/Future timeline activities Materials: Story sequencing cards, past tense practice Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities Verbal Expression Research Practice
7. Week Seviye: ORTA ÖNCESİ Metin: Aşil'in Kalkanı Dilin Odak Noktası: Olasılık Modelleri Beceriler: Şiir analizi, olasılığı ifade etme Senaryo: Modern ve Antik dünya karşılaştırması Materyaller: Şiir yorumlama etkinlikleri, modern örnekler Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours Other Activities Visual Presentation
8. Week Midterm 1 Course Hours
9. Week Level: INTERMEDIATE Text: Macbeth Language Focus: Third Conditional, Reported Speech Skills: Expressing regret, reporting conversations Scenario: "What if Macbeth hadn't listened to the witches?" Materials: Drama activities, role-play cards Research Visual Presentation Practice Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours Verbal Expression
10. Week Level: INTERMEDIATE+ Text: A Bend in the River Language Focus: Perfect Tenses Skills: Cultural awareness, narrative techniques Scenario: Cultural change and adaptation discussions Materials: Cultural comparison activities, narrative writing tasks Course Hours Other Activities Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Research Practice
11. Week Level: UPPER-INTERMEDIATE Text: Top Girls Language Focus: Advanced Conditionals Skills: Debate, Gender Issues Discussion Scenario: Women's rights through history Materials: Debate cards, role-play activities Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Practice
12. Week Level: UPPER-INTERMEDIATE Text: Student's Choice Language Focus: Mixed Advanced Grammar Skills: Integrated Skills Practice Scenario: Contemporary social issues Materials: Student-developed materials Practice Visual Presentation Research Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
13. Week Level: ADVANCED Text: The Iliad Language Focus: Literary Devices, Advanced Vocabulary Skills: Epic narrative, figurative language Scenario: Modern epic story creation Materials: Literary analysis worksheets, creative writing Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Practice Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
14. Week Level: ADVANCED Text: Animal Farm Language Focus: Satire and Metaphor Skills: Political discourse, allegory Scenario: Modern political satire creation Materials: Metaphor analysis, creative writing tasks Other Activities Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Research Practice Preparation, After Class Study
Recommended Sources
Duff, A. & Maley, A. (2007). Literature (Edebiyat). Oxford University Press. Romanlar, ilgili makaleler Lazar, G. (1993). Literature and Language Teaching. Cambridge: CUP.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 Measurement Method
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 60
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 60
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 60
PY4 3 3 4 2 4 4 3 60
PY5 4 5 2 5 4 5 5 60
PY6 4 5 2 2 5 4 5 60
PY7 4 5 4 5 4 5 3 60
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 60
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 13 3 39
Research 5 5 25
Practice 2 3 6
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 72
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0