Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- TRE637 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Onur ER
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to understand the role of culture in teaching Turkish to foreigners and to explore culture-supported language teaching techniques. Considering the relationship between language and culture, students will learn how to integrate elements specific to Turkish culture into Turkish teaching materials. They will gain the ability to develop activities and materials that promote cultural awareness in language teaching.
Course Content Bu ders kapsamında kültür, kültürün ögeleri, dil ve kültür ilişkisi, dil öğretiminde kültürün yeri, kültür destekli dil öğretim yöntemleri gibi konular üzerinde durulacaktır.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student analyzes the relationship between language and culture and understands the importance of cultural awareness in language teaching.
2 The student integrates elements specific to Turkish culture into language teaching materials.
3 The student gains the ability to develop culture-supported activities and materials.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The Role and Importance of Culture in Teaching Language to Foreigners Research, Other Activities, Interview
2. Week The Relationship Between Language and Culture Research, Other Activities, Interview
3. Week Culture-Supported Language Teaching Models Research, Other Activities, Interview
4. Week Elements Specific to Turkish Culture and Their Use in Language Teaching Research, Other Activities, Interview
5. Week Turkish Culture in Daily Life: Values, Beliefs, and Habits Research, Other Activities, Interview
6. Week Activities to Introduce Turkish Culture to Foreigners Research, Other Activities, Interview
7. Week Developing Culture-Supported Reading Materials Research, Other Activities, Interview
8. Week Use of Cultural Expressions and Idioms in Language Teaching Research, Other Activities, Interview
9. Week Developing Understanding of Cultural Differences in Language Teaching Research, Other Activities, Interview
10. Week Cultural Transmission Through Selections from Turkish Literature Research, Other Activities, Interview
11. Week Teaching Cultural Elements Through Film and Music Research, Other Activities, Interview
12. Week Integrating Current Media and Popular Culture into Language Teaching Research, Other Activities, Interview
13. Week Evaluating Culture-Supported Language Teaching Materials Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Project Presentations and General Evaluation Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Based on master of science competencies, he improves and deepens high level of knowledge with original thinking and research
4 Theoretically understand and monitor the developments about the nature of learning.
10 Recognize badly language using, and correct it.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 4 5 5
PY4 4 4 3
PY10 5 4 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Sever, S. (2017). Eğitimde Kültür ve Dil İlişkisi. İstanbul: Pegem Akademi Yayınları.
  • Özbay, M. (2015). Yabancılara Türkçe Öğretimi. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 3 1 3
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 3 1 3
Sınavlar
Midterm 2 14 1 14
Homework 1 14 2 28
Homework 2 14 2 28
Final 14 1 14
Practice 7 1 7
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0