ELE 209

Course Code & Number

ELE 209

Course Title

Approaches to ELT

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Sophomore

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Overview of methods and approaches (Grammar Translation Method, Direct Method, Audio-lingual Method, Silent Way, Community Language Learning, Suggestopedia, Communicative Approach, the Natural Approach); analysis of pedagogical implications of methods and approaches; discussion of current issues and practices in ELT (Eclectic Method, Content Based Instruction, etc.)

Course Objectives

• To increase awareness for principles of foreign language teaching methodology
• To help you build confidence in terms of teaching a foreign languag

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• differentiate the concepts of approach, method and technique. 
• demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles of language teaching methodology, techniques used in the field, and appropriate philosophical approaches to the process of language learning. 
• critically evaluate the methods and approaches of language teaching, their historical background and rationale, and their current relevance to their teaching experience.
• articulate a position regarding teaching that supports their practice and make more informed decisions about language teaching practices using different language teaching and learning perspectives. 

Course Coordinator:

Erdem AKSOY