FLE322 THE NOVEL:ANALYSIS AND TEACHING I
| Course Code: | 4500322 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.5 |
| Department: | Foreign Language Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. NİL KORKUT NAYKI |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to
- familiarize the students with the basic characteristics of the novel as a genre.
- introduce ways of analyzing slected example of the British and American novel.
-introduce ways of teaching the novel at secondary and high school level.
Course Content
The characteristics of the novel as a literary genre; approaches to analysing the novel; analysis of sample British and American novels that represent various literary periods. Classroom techniques for teaching the novel and practical applications.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to
- identify the basic elements and characteristis of the novel as a genre.
- make a scholarly analysis of selected examples of the British and American novel.
- name and use basic terminology related to narrative analysis.
- name and discuss a variety of approaches to teaching the novel at secondary or high school level.
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