AENG104 Coursebook Review in EnglishIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs English Language TeachingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
English Language Teaching
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: AENG104
Course Name: Coursebook Review in English
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 4
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Field Education
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYBARS ERÖZDEN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYBARS ERÖZDEN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students are aimed to learn method, material and material design.
Course Content: Method and material development, current approaches in design, material suitability and adaptation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Examines the relationship between method and material development
2) Examines the types of materials suitable for language learning in the communicative approach
3) Recognize current approaches in design
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Evaluates the suitability of the material according to the target audience and makes the necessary adaptations

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Relationship between material and teaching methods Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
2) Introducing and examining the MEB English Curriculum and textbooks proposed by MEB Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
3) Current approaches in material development and evaluation Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
4) Main principles of material development and evaluation Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
5) Examination of English teaching materials Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
6) Material adaptation techniques Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
7) Midterm
8) Material adaptation techniques and in-class activities Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
9) Support material use and reasons Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
10) Examining the textbooks in terms of grammar and vocabulary teaching Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
11) Examining textbooks in terms of listening and speaking skills, teaching reading and writing skills Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
12) Examining the textbooks in terms of grammar teaching Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
13) Examining the textbooks in terms of subject suitability and cultural elements Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle. Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers. Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum. Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
14) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle.
Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers.
Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum.
Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).
References: Byrd, P. (2001). Textbooks: Evaluation for selection and analysis for implementation. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (3rd ed.) (pp.415-427). Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle.
Cunningsworth, A. (1995). Choosing Your Coursebook. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers.
Dat, B. (2003). Materials for developing speaking skills. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.). Developing materials for language teaching (375-393). London, UK: Continuum.
Gomez-Rodriguez, L. F. (2010). English textbooks for teaching and learning English as a foreign language: Do they really help to develop communicative competence? Educacion y Educadores, Vol. 13(3), 327-346.Hill, D., & Tomlinson, B. (2003). Coursebook listening activities. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.).

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

3

4

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

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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
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

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Project preparation
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Application
Individual Project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Project 2 % 40
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 20
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 80
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 20
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Midterms 1 30 30
Final 1 60 60
Total Workload 128