TAE625 - METHODICAL PROB. of TEACHING TURKISH AS SEC. LANG.

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
METHODICAL PROB. of TEACHING TURKISH AS SEC. LANG. TAE625 Fall 3 0 3 7
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Other: individually application of fieldwork.  
Instructor (s)Professor Arif Sarıçoban 
Course objectiveteaching the methods used in teaching Turkish as a second language discussing the positive and negative sides of these methods and identifying the problems encountered, getting students to understand the importance of using a methods in teaching Turkish as a second language getting students to understand the importance of cultural and linguistic background of the target group in teaching Turkish as a foreign language and teaching how to develop a method accordingly. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course, the students understand which of the methods will be more functional in teaching Turkish as a second language,
  2. take into account the cultural and linguistic background of the target group in teaching Turkish as second language,
  3. know how to use linguistic methods and literary elements in teaching Turkish.
Course Contentthe methods used in teaching Turkish as a second language to foreigners,
analysing the methodological problems in teaching Turkish as a second language to foreigners and comparing the positive and negative sides of these methods,
structural problems in teaching Turkish,
linguistic and grammatical problems in teaching Turkish,
Phonological and syntactic problems in teaching Turkish,
problems that different cultural elements produce in teaching Turkish 
ReferencesKaraman, N. N., 1997, Türkçe Öğrenelim, Filiz Kitabevi, İst.
Koç, N. 1987, Güzel Türkçeyi Öğreniyorum 1,2,3, İnkılâp Kitabevi, İst.
Sebüktekin, H., Yabancılar İçin Türkçe, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Yay., İst.
Yıldırımalp, M., 1988, A Practical Course in Turkish (Yabancılara Pratik Türkçe Dersleri), Haşet Kitabevi, İst.
Zülfikar, H., 1980, Yabancılar İçin Türkçe Dilbilgisi, Ankara Üniversitesi, Türkçe Kursu Yay., Ankara.
Özbay M., Temizyürek F., Türkçe Öğreniyoruz, Orhun 1,2,3. TİKA yay. Ankara.
DoÄŸan O., Modern Turkish. Bora Yay. Ä°st. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction, conceptual discussions
Week 2The structural features of Turkish and their effects on the teaching process
Week 3The linguistic features of Turkish and their effects on the teaching process
Week 4The phonetic system of Turkish and its effects on the teaching process
Week 5The syntactic structure of Turkish and its effects on the teaching process
Week 6Difficulties of teaching Turkish to those groups who belong to Altayik languages
Week 7Midterm
Week 8Difficulties of teaching Turkish to those groups who belong to other Turkish languages
Week 9Difficulties of teaching Turkish to those groups who belong to European languages
Week 10Difficulties of teaching Turkish to those groups who belong to Middle Eastern and African languages
Week 11The easy and difficult sides of incorporating culture in teaching Turkish
Week 12The use of laboratory in teaching Turkish
Week 13Using visual and written media in teaching Turkish
Week 14Using proverbs and idioms in teaching Turkish
Week 15The importance of music and visual arts in teaching Turkish
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments125
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes250
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application3412
Specific practical training000
Field activities236
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)6636
Presentation / Seminar Preparation2714
Project000
Homework assignment5630
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload3499210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Comprehend Turkish language, social structure, historical and cultural process in an interdisciplinary perspective, analytical and holistic approach.  X  
2. Use the research methods of history, linguistics and folklore in order to search the political, social and cultural features of Turkish speaking communities.   X 
3. List Turkish speaking people and communities from past to present, explain socio-cultural structure of them and geography they live in. X   
4. Explain the importance of migration, geographical, technological condition in the changes of language, culture and social structure.X    
5. Comprehend the social structure of Turkish communities, the demographic, social problems caused by contact other civilizations.X    
6. Explains regional, global issues in socio-cultural fields, makes predictions about future in a holistic approach.X    
7. Discusses the data for the reproduction of traditional and contemporary values of Turkish social structure that should be transferred to next generations.X    
8. Reads and analyses at least one of the source languages of Turkish culture. X   
9. Evaluates social, economic, scientific and technological developments in a historical perspective as an expert. X   
10. Gains an analytic perspective, make self-criticism, presents thoughts scientifically.  X  
11. Be aware of cultural differences and show respect for them.  X  
12. Advance their education.   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest