Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ELEP 351
Course Title
English in the Mass Media
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Students will be familiarized with published and online mass communication tools such as newspapers, and magazines; they will recognize the features of language used in mass communication and also they will be able to apply this knowledge in their writing; they will be able to analyse and critically evaluate editorial letters, articles and columns; they will be able to understand the validity and reliability of the news items and articles in mass communication; they will be able to write brief news items, headlines, advertisements, editorial letters by using the language features used in mass communication; and they will also be able to analyse how the target language is used to reflect its own cultural properties by looking into real life samples.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to help teacher trainees improve their understanding of the language used in print and electronic materials in mass media.
Software Usage
if relevant for the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this class students will be able to;
1) recognize linguistic features of print and electronic mass media,
2) analyze editorial letters, articles, and reports,
3) compare the validity and reliability of electronic and print mass communication sources (i.e. headlines, flash news, articles)
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Collaborating
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Brainstorming
Drama/Roleplaying
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Oral Questioning
Portfolio
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Sinem SONSAAT
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Hands-on Work | 10 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 20 |
| Resource Review | 20 |
| Oral Presentation | 15 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: