YDT721 - THE USE of TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING TURKISH AS A F.L

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
THE USE of TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING TURKISH AS A F.L YDT721 3rd Semester 3 0 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
Demonstration
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Prof.Dr. Arif Altun 
Course objectiveTo enable the knowledge on technological support in language education including computer literacy and software development. Scrutinizing of distant learning tools. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course, students will; Create environments of technological learning and teaching with dense language interaction.
  2. Understand how to integrate technology to language teaching.
  3. Evaluate and use technological tools in educational projects and activities.
  4. Arrange softwares (computer of web based) in parallel with needs and develop new ones.
Course Content-Use of technologies as CD-DVD,ınternet, web 2.0 tools, softwares, networks, assessment and evaluation techniques in the field of teaching Turkish as a foreign language. 
ReferencesEgbert, J. &Hanson-S. (eds.) (2007). CALL environments: Research, practice, and critical issues (second edition). Alexandria: TESOL. A collection of both research and practice-oriented articles, arranged in sections according to concepts connected to optimal learning environments.
Chapelle, C. &Jamieson, J. (2008).Tips for teaching with CALL (includes CD-ROM). White Plains, NY: Pearson Education. A book with CALL-focused techniques, activities, and tasks linked to second language learning research.
Altun, A. (2010). New Text on the Block: Problems and Issues while Navigating to Read. Digital Genres, New Literacies and Autonomy in Language Learning. In M. J. Luzon, M. L. Villanueva, & M.N. Ruiz-Madrid (Eds.). pp. 43-62. Newcastle uponTyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to CALL
Week 2CALL Tecnhologies: CD/DVD Based
Week 3CALL Technologies: Internet based
Week 4CALL Technologies: Social Networks
Week 5Theoretical framework of CALL
Week 6Theoretical framework of CALL
Week 7Importance of Turkish in CALL
Week 8Approaches of CALL to Turkish
Week 94 skills teaching in CALL
Week 10Testing and Assessment in CALL
Week 11Midterm
Week 12Turkish content design in CALL and applications
Week 13International examples of CALL
Week 14Evaluations Turkish models of CALL
Week 15Project Presentations
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments1020
Presentation15
Project150
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes13100
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application6530
Specific practical training000
Field activities6424
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation2510
Project000
Homework assignment5630
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 15050
Total Workload49109300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Produce scientific knowledge to promote Turkish as an the international language.    X
2. Produce on applied and theoretical studies on improved methodology of teaching Turkish as foreign language.  X  
3. To assess the historical development of learning Turkish by people of different cultures and develops new approaches on the issue.  X  
4. Improve learning and teaching methods of Turkic dialects and sub dialects.    X
5. To produce new approaches and develop material facilitating the learning of Turkish of students who are remotely or closely related to Turkish.   X 
6. Produce, develop and use technological tools in learning and teaching Turkish as foreign language.   X 
7. Advanced knowledge related to facilitating the learning of Turkish for students of alien societies.    X
8. Produce methodological and socio-cultural materials on the usage of media and mass communication tools to overcome difficulties arising from learning and teaching Turkish as foreign language.  X  
9. Improve new methods and contents for course books and material to simplify learning Turkish.  X  
10. Produce and apply the necessary techniques for the usage of Turkish as a foreign language in the fields of education and social sciences.    X
11. Use the latest version of technology and software and produce new ones in the field of teaching Turkish as foreign language.    X
12. Update material according the latest trends in the field of in teaching Turkish as foreign language.  X  

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