English Language Teaching | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | IDEP110 | ||||||||
Course Name: | Structure of English | ||||||||
Course Semester: | Spring | ||||||||
Course Credits: |
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Language of instruction: | EN | ||||||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | Compulsory | ||||||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi RABİA MAHMOOD | ||||||||
Course Lecturer(s): |
Öğr.Gör. BURÇİN YAŞAR PAKKAN |
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Course Objectives: | The main goal of this course is to introduce the major grammatical concepts and categories associated with English syntax. The course will specifically focus on the basic units and processes of sentence formation in English grammar. It will also present a broader picture of what linguistic knowledge is regarding sentence structure with specific emphasis on the issue of Universal Grammar. |
Course Content: | English word and sentence structure; simple, compound and complex sentence structures; appropriate use of time, mode, appearance, roof and their context. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction – Overview of the course: What is linguistic knowledge? | |
2) | Lexical Categories vs. Functional Categories | |
3) | Constituency Tests | |
4) | X-bar model / Building trees | |
5) | Argument Structure | |
6) | Mid-term Exam | |
7) | Representing clauses and phrases via X-bar model | |
8) | Theta roles | |
9) | Relative Clauses | |
10) | Finiteness, Verb Categories, Infinitival Clauses | |
11) | Gerunds | |
12) | Final Exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | van Gelderen, E. 2002. An Introduction to the Grammar of English. John Benjamins: Grammer Worksheets Pdf Course materials |
References: | De Carrico, J. S. 2002. The Structure of English. The University of Michigan Press: Ann Arbor. Jacobs, R. A. 1995. English Syntax. Oxford University Press. Tallerman, M. Understanding Syntax. Arnold: London |
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Program Outcomes | |||||||||
1) P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form | |||||||||
2) P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching | |||||||||
3) P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments | |||||||||
4) P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level). | |||||||||
5) P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment | |||||||||
6) P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching. | |||||||||
7) P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation. | |||||||||
8) P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully. | |||||||||
9) P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development | |||||||||
10) P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form | 5 |
2) | P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching | |
3) | P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments | |
4) | P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level). | |
5) | P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment | |
6) | P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching. | |
7) | P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation. | |
8) | P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully. | |
9) | P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development | |
10) | P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students |
Field Study | |
Expression | |
Individual study and homework | |
Lesson | |
Homework | |
Q&A / Discussion |
Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing) | |
Homework | |
Application | |
Observation |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 12 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 7 | 2 | 14 |
Homework Assignments | 7 | 2 | 14 |
Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Final | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Total Workload | 64 |