FLE271 COMPARATIVE ENGLISH-GERMAN LANG.STRUC.
| Course Code: | 4500271 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Foreign Language Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. SEVİL ONARAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The aim of the course is to develop all language skills ( reading, listening, speaking an writing) at A1 level; to develop communication skills in typical everday situations; to introduce basic vocabulary and grammatical structures to communicate in everday situations; to provide tools for further development of language skills.
Course aims:
During this course, you will learn basic German vocabulary and grammar. We will incorporate spaeking, reading and listening activities in addition to written assignments. Your goal should be that, by the end of this course, you are able to participate in basic converstions, as well as read and write in German.
Course Content
German grammar, German grammar compared to English grammar. Language training in German.
Course Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, students should be able to:
1. discusstopics utilizing vocabulary from a variety of themes/ topics including: a) family, numbers and telling time; b) hobbies, sports, and free time activities c) school seasons and holidays;
2. use correct verb forms (conjugation): a) irregular verbs sein, haben, werden; b) important verbs like essen, trinken, besitzen c) modalverbs mögen, möchten, können;
3. identify the correct gender and pluralforms of nouns and use appropriate pronouns;
4. ask guestions: a) yes/ no gustions b) use questions words wer, wen, was, wohin, warum;
5. distinguish between the nominative and accusativ cases (definite and indefinite articels);
6. identify numbers for use counting, dates, and telling time;
7. negate using "nicht" and "kein;
8) identify similarities and fifferences in German and Turkish culture
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