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The aim of this course is to familiarize students with different types of English spoken in the world and with cultural characteristics reflected in different varieties of English. The emphasis is placed on phonological, lexical, grammatical, semantic and pragmatic differences in the use of English in different societies. This course covers the following topics: The use of English as an international language, the different uses of English and English as a common language; how the use of English as an international language is reflected on English education and teacher education; the development of consciousness of the students towards the relationship between language and culture, and the examination of the place of culturally language teaching; examining textbooks, literary works, films, TV programs and advertisements and the evaluation of cultural objects
This course concentrates on the basic features of Pragmatics as one of
the fields of Linguistics and the relation between Pragmatics and Language Teaching.
It deals with how language is used as a means of communication. The
course is based on the topics of Maxims of Conversation: Quality, Quantity, Relation
and Manner as well as the Speech Acts: Locutionary Act, Illocutionary Act, Perlocutionary
Act and Maxims of Politeness. This course also deals with the application
pragmatic knowledge, teaches how to make use of these in ELT classroom and
focuses on the preparation of materials for the teaching of utterances in
appropriate contexts.
The aim of this course is to enable students to evaluate course books. Students will be able to identify what the essential features of a good English textbook are and know how to make use of a checklist to evaluate an English book. Several sample textbooks will be studied and examined to find out whether they are designed in line with traditional methods of teaching or communicative approaches. This course focuses on the essential qualities of a textbook such as physical, educational qualities, visual design and language use and meeting required standards. the appropriateness of the contents of the textbooks to the curriculum; the features of some of the existing textbooks such as, language, suitability to students’ level, format, attractiveness, contribution to meaningful learning, ease of use in teaching, etc.
Bu derste, dil öğretimindeki yeni gelişmeler, bu gelişmelerin dil öğretimine ve öğrenimine etkisi, yeni yaklaşımlara göre ders etkinlikleri ele alınacaktır. Öğrencilerde, teknolojik gelişmelerin yabancı dil öğretimine etkisi konusunda farkındalık yaratılacak ve öğrencilerim yeni yaklaşımlara göre ders planlaması yapabileceklerdir. İngiliz Dili Öğretiminde ders tasarımı, ikinci/yabancı/uluslararası/
- Teacher: Melek Tilki
This course focuses on the central role of vocabulary and lexical chunks in language learning. Students will examine how lexical units—such as collocations, fixed expressions, and formulaic language—enhance fluency and communication. The course emphasizes practical strategies for integrating the Lexical Approach into classroom teaching, including activities for developing learners' lexical competence. Through theoretical insights and hands-on practice, participants will gain the tools to design effective, vocabulary-rich lessons that align with modern ELT methodologies. Ideal for educators seeking to deepen their understanding of vocabulary instruction and its impact on language acquisition.
- Teacher: Behbud Muhammedzade
This course aims to provide a comprehensive theoretical review on the process of foreign or language learning and teaching with special emphasis on the research studies that focus on different factors (language, brain, mind, self, and culture) involved in an individual's attempt in learning a foreign or second language.
Teachers who are making the transition into
management need to gain expertise in specialist areas such as personnel,
marketing and finance. This course provides an introduction to these three
areas, a section being devoted to each. 'People and organizations’ covers staff
selection and development, managing curriculum development and innovation, and
organizing resources and information. It emphasizes the importance of
communication. 'Marketing' begins by defining marketing and describing 'the
marketing mix'. It goes on to offer detailed guidance for developing and
implementing a marketing plan. 'Finance' deals with financial records and
statements, cash flow management, management accounting and using financial
information, all in terms which are accessible to non-specialists. There are
clear explanations in each area supported by examples and case studies.