Learning Outcomes of
the Course
ÇAĞ UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Code
Course Title
Credit
ECTS
ELT 213
Approaches to ELT II
(3-0) 3
4
Prerequisites
None
Language of Instruction
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
English
Type and Level of Course
Compulsory/2nd Year/Spring Semester
Lecturers
Name(s)
Contacts
Lecture Hours
Office Hours
Course Coordinator Asst. Prof. Dr. Hülya
Wed (11.00-15.00) Mon (10.00-12.00)
hulyayumru@cag.edu.tr
Yumru
Fri (09.00-12.00)
Course Objective
Students will have knowledge about important methods and approaches in ELT: natural
approach, content-based approach, task-based approach, participatory approaches, whole
language approach, cooperative learning, learning strategy training and multiple intelligences.
Relationship
Students who have completed the course successfully will be
able to:
Net Effect
Prog. Output
1
recognize the issues involved in ELT course design.
5, 6, 9
4, 4, 5
2
comprehend the history and the development of English
5, 6, 9
4, 4, 5
language teaching methods/approaches.
3
analyze the methods/approaches/techniques used in ELT.
5, 6, 9
4, 4, 5
4
evaluate the methods/approaches/techniques used in ELT.
5, 6, 9
4, 4, 5
5
6
relate theory to practice in different educational contexts.
prepare a presentation based on a library-search task.
5, 6, 7, 9, 10
5, 3
4, 4, 3, 5, 4
4, 3
Course Description: This course will focus on current issues and practices in ELT course design, appropriate
approaches suitable to learner needs based on current distinctions such as ESL, EFL, EIL, ESP, EAP; current foreign
language teaching trends such as content-based instruction, task-based approach, multiple intelligences, whole language
approach to teaching and learning; culture and classroom second/ foreign language learning, technology use in language
classrooms, and communicative and intercultural competencies for the language learner and teacher of the globalized
world.
Course Contents: (Weekly Lecture Plan )
Weeks
Topics
Preparation
Teaching Methods
1
The Natural Approach
Textbook (1) Ch.2
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
2
Content-based Instruction
3
Task-based Approach
4
Task-based Approach
5
6
7
8
9
10
Revision of the approaches
Participatory Approach
Whole Language Education
Whole Language Education
Learner Strategy Training
Cooperative Learning
11
12
Multiple Intelligences
Similarities and Differences Among
Language Teaching Methods
Principles of Teaching: Cognitive
Principles
Principles of Teaching: Affective
Principles & Linguistic Principles
13
14
Textbook
Related links
Recommended Reading
Textbook (1) Ch.3 & 15
Textbook (2) Ch.10
Textbook (1) Ch.3 & 15
Textbook (2) Ch 10
Textbook (1) Ch.3 & 15
Textbook (2) Ch.10
Textbook (2) Ch.10
Textbook (2) Ch.10
Textbook (1) Ch.3
Textbook (1) Ch.3
Textbook (2) Ch.11
Textbook (1) Ch.3
Textbook (2) Ch.11
Textbook (2) Ch.11
Textbook (2) Ch.12
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
Textbook (1) Ch.4
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
Textbook (1) Ch.4
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
Question-answer, discussion
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
Question-Answer, discussion
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
Presentation, demonstration, discussion
REFERENCES
1. Brown, D.H. (2001). Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language
Pedagogy. Longman.
2. Larsen-Freeman, D. (1985). Techniques & Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTVbdstastI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiTsduRreug&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdidE3Dl9sw
Richards, J.C. & Rodgers, T.S. (1986). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching.
Cambridge University Press.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Activities
Midterm Exam
Presentation
Effect of The Activities
Effect of The Final Exam
Number
1
1
Effect
35%
15%
50%
50%
ECTS TABLE
Number
14
14
2
1
1
Contents
Hours in Classroom
Hours out of Classroom
Presentation
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Notes
Hours
3
2
5
15
25
Total
42
28
10
15
25
120
120/30
4
Total
Total / 30
ECTS Credit
RECENT PERFORMANCE
2010-2011 S P R ING S E ME S T E R
E L T 214 AP P R OAC HE S T O E L T II
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2011-2012 S P R İNG S E ME S T E R
E L T 214 AP P R OAC HE S T O E L T II
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