FLE444 LITERATURE IN ELT
| Course Code: | 4500444 |
| 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. DENİZ ÇOPUR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course aims to develop students’ understanding of the importance of literature in language teaching and learning, familiarize students with using literary texts for language teaching purposes, raise students’ awareness of approaches to using literature in language classes, and help teacher candidates experience sample lessons based on selected short stories, chapters from novels, scenes from plays and poems.
Course Content
FLE 444 includes approaches to how undergraduates can use literary texts as foreign language teaching materials and provides them the opportunity to: (1) discuss the contribution of literature to English language teaching, (2) examine the selection and use of materials for integrating literature into English lessons, and (iii) ) to explore the various techniques used to adapt literary texts in different genres.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student-teachers will
- examine the approaches to analysing literary texts and approaches to using literary texts for language classes,
- discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using different literary texts with language learners,
- apply a number of techniques to adapt short stories, novel chapters, play scenes/acts and poems for language teaching purposes in their micro-teachings,
- adapt a short story, a novel chapter, a play scene/act or a poem in a 40-minute lesson plan for language teaching purposes in an EFL setting,
- develop relevant materials to accompany the literary texts in the lessons designed as part of their micro-teachings and thematic units.to develop students’ understanding of the importance of literature in language teaching and learning.
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