FLE311 ADVANCED WRITING RESEARCH SKILLS
| Course Code: | 4500311 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Foreign Language Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MARTINA GRACANIN YÜKSEK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course is designed to introduce students to the essential basics of conducting original research in
education. Students are expected to engage in data collection and conduct small-scale data analysis which will lead to the production of a full-length research paper at the end of term.
More specifically, the course will involve choosing and narrowing down a topic for investigation, finding and reviewing credible sources in existing literature, developing original research questions and/ or hypotheses and a suitable research design (qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods) that takes into account factors such as reliability and validity. The rest of the course will focus on hands-on practice in developing/adapting data collection tools, collecting and analyzing the data (using specialized statistical software and procedures) and synthesizing the results and formulating sound conclusions. Emphasis in the class will also be placed on the know-how of writing a good research paper. With this aim, students will be instructed on and given opportunities to practice their summarizing, paraphrasing, quoting, citing and referencing skills. They will be introduced to the “APA style manual” to ensure their conformity to widely accepted academic standards when writing up their research.
Course Content
Developing skills involved in writing a research paper; conducting library research and producing a full-length term paper.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students will develop topic selection, literature review, data collection, data analysis skills in the qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods.
Students will develop academic writing skills with a specific focus on summarizing, paraphrasing, quoting, citing and referencing in the APA style format.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Make 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. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Critically analyze linguistic, literary, cultural, and historical issues when selecting, developing, and using course materials and assessment instruments. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Based on their familiarity with educational sciences, literature, and linguistics, establish cross-disciplinary connections and develop critical intellectual curiosity. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and generate solutions for specific language-related problems which learners of English may face at different proficiency levels. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Individually 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. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Demonstrate awareness of individual, (multi) cultural, and psycho-social diversity in learning environments and adapt to different local contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Analyze and address professional challenges based on an awareness of global systems and comparisons of educational systems. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Fluently and accurately use all receptive and productive English language skills at an advanced level for effective daily and academic communication. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Effectively translate a diverse set of English and Turkish discourses considering context-specific elements. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Utilize experiences of learning a foreign language other than English for developing an awareness of language learning processes. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | With self-confidence, effectively communicate with students and other stakeholders in educational settings. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Engage in reflective teaching, self-evaluation, and ongoing professional development. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Select and utilize appropriate instructional technologies and information literacy skills to increase the effectiveness of foreign language teaching. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Promote creativity, understanding, cooperation, and equity to establish a positive classroom environment. | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Develop a critical and multicultural perspective to language and language-related issues emerging from global English contexts. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution