YDT614 - SEMINAR IN TEACHING TURKISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SEMINAR IN TEACHING TURKISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE YDT614 2nd Semester 0 2 0 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Drill and Practice
Other: Presentation, application  
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Ayten GENÇ 
Course objectiveTo enable the student to conduct research on various subjects within the scope of teaching Turkish as a foreign/second language, to write down the information gathered through literature review and also to present it orally. 
Learning outcomes
  1. By the end of this course, The student can search national and international publications within certain keywords/topics,
  2. With the literature review, they can access and obtain information on basic subjects,
  3. Evaluate the different information/opinions collected within the scope of the research topic, bring them together in writing and interpret them,
  4. Can present orally the studies prepared with scientific language and perspective.
Course ContentExamining and conducting research on various subjects of teaching Turkish as a foreign/second language; to be able to design and present the research done orally and in writing. 
ReferencesCreswell, J. W. (2016). Nitel araştırma yöntemleri: Beş yaklaşıma göre nitel araştırma ve araştırma desen. Siyasal Kitabevi.

Creswell, J. W., & Sözblr, M. (2017). Karma yöntem araştırmalarına giriş. Pegem Akademi.

Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (2016). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.

AraÅŸtırma konularıyla ilgili basılı & basılı olmayan (internet) kaynakları 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Term plan
Week 2Gathering and discussing opinions on research topics
Week 3Determination of research topics, discussion
Week 4Within the scope of the research, literature review (National Thesis Center, Endnote, etc.), citation and bibliography writing techniques
Week 5Determining the criteria for how the articles/theses collected within the scope of the literature will be examined
Week 6Discussion on research questions, relevant method and content related to the research topic(s)
Week 7Determining and writing a work plan related to the research topic / subjects
Week 8Translating the part related to the research questions and the method to be applied to the text
Week 9Presentations and discussion of research topics
Week 10Presentations and discussion of research topics
Week 11Presentations and discussion of research topics
Week 12Presentations and discussion of research topics
Week 13Presentations and discussion of research topics
Week 14General evaluation
Week 15
Week 16

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation125
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 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application4416
Specific practical training000
Field activities4312
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)7642
Presentation / Seminar Preparation3412
Project000
Homework assignment6530
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload4094210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Evaluate the developments in academic methods and techniques of Teaching Turkish as a foreign language.    X
2. Identify the national and international cultural factors influence the teaching methods of teaching Turkish as a foreign language.    X
3. Identify the role of the linguistics skills in learning of target student groups, and discuss their role in education.    X
4. Explore the impact in the learning process of technology in learning plans and in the learning process.    X
5. Organize appropriate educational environments and design the appropriate learning materials for target student groups.    X
6. Use the appropriate methods and techniques for improving the creative thought and problem solving.     X
7. Utilize different assessment and evaluation methods and techniques in the master thesis and related studies.    X
8. Formulate and present orally and written original ideas and solutions related to the subject of study.    X
9. Behave according to the ethic assignments, agreed rights and responsibilities in his/her field of study.    X
10. Accept the individual or group responsibility to produce solutions when encountering difficulties in teaching Turkish and improve professional knowledge and skills.    X
11. Understand acknowledge the difference between teaching Turkish to Turkic peoples and others and prepare materials related.    X
12. To be able to move to a further level.    X

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