FLE133 CONTEXTUAL GRAMMAR I

Course Code:4500133
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:7.0
Department:Foreign Language Education
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Lecturer Dr. IŞIL GÜNSELİ KAÇAR
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

1.At the end of the course the students will learn the basic concepts related to the English grammar

2. At the end of the course the students will learn the relation between the form, meaning and the use of different language structures in daily and academic contexts

3.At the end of the course the students will learn how to convey their written message properly in line with academic discourse conventions 


Course Content

This course aims to promote understanding the relation between language structures and lexical items as well as raising awareness about the attribution of meaning by means of these structures. Within the framework of a context, advanced language structures are analyzed so as to establish relations between form and text type. Synthesizing these structures, students produce advanced level texts employing these structures. The course also emphasizes interactive activities such as group and pair work.


Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be able to 

a)identify various parts of speech in a given academic or daily context

b)produce various types of sentences in line with different functions

c) produce grammatically correct sentences using the relative clauses

d) produce grammatically correct sentences using the adverbial clauses

e) produce grammatically correct sentences using the noun clauses

f) understand the relationship between form, meaning and form in a given academic or daily context

g) design a grammar exercise based on a short video extract

h) conduct a textual analysis based on authentic materials

i) produce authentic creative writing using advanced language structures via reflection journals

j) evaluate the language use of their peers in reflection journals based on a pre-established criteria

k) interact with their peers in a cooperative activity such as group work or pair work

 

 


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1Make appropriate pedagogical decisions in accordance with their particular English teaching context (i.e. Age, setting, location, and learner background) based on a contemporary repertoire of language teaching approaches and methods.
2Critically analyze linguistic, literary, cultural, and historical issues when selecting, developing, and using course materials and assessment instruments.
3Based on their familiarity with educational sciences, literature, and linguistics, establish cross-disciplinary connections and develop critical intellectual curiosity.
4Identify and generate solutions for specific language-related problems which learners of English may face at different proficiency levels.
5Individually and collaboratively design, conduct, and report small-scale educational research projects by employing relevant research methods in the investigation of language with teachers from local, national or international contexts.
6Demonstrate awareness of individual, (multi) cultural, and psycho-social diversity in learning environments and adapt to different local contexts.
7Analyze and address professional challenges based on an awareness of global systems and comparisons of educational systems.
8Fluently and accurately use all receptive and productive English language skills at an advanced level for effective daily and academic communication.
9Effectively translate a diverse set of English and Turkish discourses considering context-specific elements.
10Utilize experiences of learning a foreign language other than English for developing an awareness of language learning processes.
11With self-confidence, effectively communicate with students and other stakeholders in educational settings.
12Engage in reflective teaching, self-evaluation, and ongoing professional development.
13Select and utilize appropriate instructional technologies and information literacy skills to increase the effectiveness of foreign language teaching.
14Promote creativity, understanding, cooperation, and equity to establish a positive classroom environment.
15Develop a critical and multicultural perspective to language and language-related issues emerging from global English contexts.

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