D.9. Key Learning Outcomes

1. Develop the knowledge and skills acquired during undergraduate degree in German language teaching to an expert level.

2. Apply research methods, principles, techniques, and steps for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and report writing in scientific studies.

3. Critically evaluate scientific texts related to the field, considering cause-and-effect relationships, and create scientifically qualified texts.

4. Communicate opinions related to the field at an academic level, supported by scientific reasoning in verbal, written, and visual formats.

5. Discuss the notion of foreign language education holistically by synthesizing knowledge and skills from various disciplines

6. Investigate and develop solution strategies for issues in teaching German as a foreign language at national and international levels.

7. Monitor and analyze national and international foreign language policies and practices, proposing new ideas to enhance foreign language teaching in Turkey.

8. Stay informed about current developments in computer software, generally in education and particularly in foreign language teaching, utilizing advanced information and communication technologies.

9. Independently conduct specialized research in German language education and teaching.

10. Adhere to social, cultural, professional, and scientific ethical values in all actions.