Course Language:
İngilizce
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental concepts and principles of “English for Specific Purposes” both in theory and practice. The course is intended to help students to develop a critical view on a variety of existing ESP approaches regarding their theoretical foundations and practical applications.
Course Content:
Students will design, develop, and evaluate ESP materials both qualitatively and quantitatively. They will formulate their own framework of ESP within local, regional, national, and international contexts.
Course Methodology:
Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Simulation, 4: Demonstration, 5: Problem solving, 6: Group work, 7: Drama, 8: Micro teaching
Course Evaluation Methods:
Assessment Methods: A: Exam, B: Multiple choice, C: Gap filling, D: True false, E: Oral exam, F: Portfolio
Vertical Tabs
Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları
| Course Learning Outcomes |
Program
Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Have a sound knowledge of theoretical foundations of ESP, | 1,2 | C | |
| Have a firm understanding of the nature and branches of ESP and its development | 1,2 | C | |
| Have a reasonable command of linguistic and communicative features of ESP, | 1,2 | D | |
| Have an ability to evaluate various ESP texts | 1,2 | D | |
| Have an ability to implement effective methods of teaching and testing ESP | 1,2 | D |
Dersin Akışı
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction to the course, Discussion of the syllabus and assignments | |
| 2 | Introducing the field of ESP within applied linguistics | H&W Ch. 1 |
| 3 | Specificity in ESP | Farhady: Specificity of “P” in ESP Hyland: Specificity revisited |
| 4 | History of ESP and EAP |
Benesch: Ch. 1 Hyland: Chs. 1& 2
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| 5 | Overview of and issues in the developments of ESP | Clapham & Hamp-Lyons: Issues and directions |
| 6 | Needs analysis | H&W Ch. 6 Hyland Ch. 9 |
| 7 |
Materials development
Need analysis |
Basturkmen: Chs.2 and 4
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| 8 |
Materials development
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H&W Chapter9 &10 (Materials evaluation & Materials design)
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| 9 | Corpus analysis, and Genre analysis, and Materials development |
H&W Ch. 8
Read an article where a real case study is done and report to class |
| 10 | Syllabus design | H&W Ch. 8 Read an article where a real case study is done and report to class |
| 11 | The EAP Curriculum |
Flowerdew and Peacock articleH and W Ch. 13
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| 12 | Methodology of ESP | H&W Ch. 11 Methodology Hyland Chapter 11: Methodology |
| 13 | Evaluating and designing materials |
Clapham Assessment for EAP
Farhady Testing ESL in ESP context |
| 14 | Assessment |
Clapham Assessment for EAP
Farhady Testing ESL in ESP context |
| 15 | Assessment | Dan Douglas: Ch. 19 of Handbook of ESP |
Kaynaklar
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook |
Hyland, K. English for academic purposes.
Benesch, S. Critical English for Academic Purposes. Theory, Politics, and Practice. Hyland, K. English for academic purposes. |
| Additional Resources |
Dudley-Evans, T., & St John, M. Developments in ESP: A multi-disciplinary approach.
Flowerdew, J & Peacock, M. Research Perspective for EAP. Hutchinson, T., & Waters, A. English for Specific Purposes: A learning-centered approach. Jordan, R. R. English for academic purposes: A guide and resource book for teachers.
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Değerlendirme Sistemi
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Class Participation | ||
| Reflective Essays | 7 | 7 |
| TPQs (14) | 14 | 14 |
| Critical Thinking Tasks (15 Points) | 3 | 15 |
| Scenarios (15 points) | 15 | 15 |
| Class Observation (CO) | 1 | 10 |
|
Textbook Evaluation (TE)
|
1 | 7 |
| Materials development project (MDP) | 1 | 32 |
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 0 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 100 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Dersin Program Çıktılarına Katkısı
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Understand relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within Applied Linguistics research field | x | |||||
| 2 | Apply scientific research methods and statistical techniques in the area of English language education | x | |||||
| 3 | Develop assessment and measurement skills | x | |||||
| 4 | Carry out national and international projects | x | |||||
| 5 | Use Information and Communication Technologies in English language education and training effectively | x | |||||
| 6 | Work individually and in groups in interdisciplinary fields | x | |||||
| 7 | Develop lifelong learning skills | x | |||||
| 8 | Evaluate and design curriculum for English language teaching | x | |||||
| 9 | Knows and assesses theories and application approaches related to English language teacher education | x | |||||
| 10 | Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing | x | |||||
| 11 | Continuously develop their knowledge and skills in order to adapt to a rapidly developing technological environment | x | |||||
| 12 | Design teaching programs and appropriate materials for language learners | x | |||||
| 13 | Examines and evaluates teacher education programs with scientific methods. | x | |||||
| 14 | Is able to design pre-service and in-service English language teacher education programs with scientific methods. | x | |||||
AKTS İş Yükü Tablosu
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Excluding the exam week: 14x Total course hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Reflective Essays (7) | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| TPQs (14) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Critical Thinking Tasks (15 Points) | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Scenarios (15 points) | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Class Observation (CO) 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
|
Textbook Evaluation (TE) 7
|
1 | 2 | 2 |
| Material Development Project | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Work Load | 125 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 25 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||