Course Code & Number
ELEP 253
Course Title
English Textbook Analysis
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Physical, educational, visual design and language features and standards that should be found in the course books; the appropriateness of the coursebook contents for the curriculum; the analysis of the content of some of the coursebooks in terms of content, language, suitability for student level, format, attractiveness, contribution to meaningful learning, ease of use in teaching, etc.
Course Objectives
This course aims to recognize basic concepts in the design of English textbooks and to teach how to analyze English language textbooks regarding their content and design.
Software Usage
if relevant for the course
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this class, students will be able to:
1) Recognize basic concepts and standards used in the design of English language teaching textbooks
2) Conceptualize the criteria used in the analysis of English language textbooks
3) Analyze current English language textbooks in terms of their language teaching content and design
4) Evaluate the effectiveness of textbooks in the teaching of English language.
5) Practice a design of a sample unit for a language teaching textbook considering the current language teaching settings in Turkey and basic principles of language teaching and learning.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Peer Teaching
Demonstrating
Collaborating
Oral Presentations/Reports
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Quiz
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Critical Textbook analysis; Critical analysis of language teaching skills in the selected textbooks; Unit design; Online Discussions.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Critical oral and written analysis of selected resources; Critical thinking; Self and peer reflections;
Course Coordinator:
Belgin AYDIN
Student Workload:
| Workload |
Hrs |
| Course Readings |
16 |
| Online Discussion |
15 |
| Hands-on Work |
20 |
| Exams/Quizzes |
9 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
