Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / ALMAN DİLİ EĞİTİMİ (TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS)

History

German Language Teaching Master of Arts (MA) Program (with thesis) was established in 2019 within the body of Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of German Language Teaching and started accepting graduate students in 2019-2020 academic year.


Qualification Awarded

The students successfully completing the program gets MA degree diploma in German Language Teaching (field specialist title).


Level of Qualification

Master of Arts (MA)


Specific Admission Requirements

Candidate students are expected to provide requirements defined by Graduate students’ regulations for education, training and examination of the Interuniversity Board of Turkey (ÜAK) and Graduate students’ regulations for education, training and examination of Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University in order to be accepted to the program. According to these regulations, in order to apply for the program, candidates are required to have under-graduate diploma and must take at least 55 from the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Exam (ALES) conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center in Turkey (ÖSYM).


Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition for prior learning in Turkish higher education institutions is in the beginning process. For that reason, recognition for prior learning process has not completely started in all programs of Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University.


Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 120 ETCS from the courses existing in the department’s graduate program, to achieve a grade point average of at least 70 out of 100 and to successfully defend their thesis in the field of German Language Teaching in order to be qualified for MA diploma.


Profile of The Programme

German Language Teaching Program, which was established in 2019 within the body of Department of Foreign Language Teaching, Faculty of Education, has 3 Associate Professors and 1 Assistant Professor. The aim of the German Language Teaching MA Program, which accepts 10 students in each semester, is to improve students’ skills and abilities they get in BA degree in German Linguistics, German Literature and Language Teaching .


Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 Improve and deepen their knowledge in the same or different field based on the graduate level qualifications in their field of study.
PO-3 Make an efficient use of the resources in a relevant field of study based on their graduate level of qualifications.
PO-4 Use the relevant research methods and techniques and have both theoretical and practical knowledge in their field of study.
PO-5 Interpret, solve and produce new data by integrating the data obtained from both their field of study and different fields of study.
PO-6 Use the expert knowledge they have obtained in their field of study to promote the level of education, culture and arts of the society.
PO-7 Carry out independent studies requiring expertise related to their field of study
PO-8 Develop new approaches to solve unpredictable complex problems encountered in applications in their field of study.
PO-9 Act as a leading role in solving problems related to their field of study, organizing personal, institutional teamworks at an expert level.
PO-10 Examine the social relations and the norms guiding these relations from a critical point of view and act on the spot to change them when needed.
PO-11 Transfer the updates and projects carried out in their field of study by reinforcing them with qualitative and quantitative data across groups within and out of their field of study.
PO-12 Collect, interpret, and implement data in their field of study and review and explain these values by considering scientific, cultural, artistic, social and ethical values in the process of announcing the results.
PO-13 Comprehend the information related to their field of study at the level of expertise and transmit it to the second parties in accordance with the norms.

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices
TYYC PÇ-1 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13
1- Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. X X
2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with. X X X
1- Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level. X X X
2- Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. X X
3- Solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods. X X X
1- Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. X
2-Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field. X X
3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field. X
1- Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning. X X
1- Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. X X X X
2- Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary. X
3- Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. X
4- Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field. X
1- Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. X
2- Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes. X X X
3- Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies. X
Basic Area Competencies-Program Outcomes Matrix (Academic Weighted)
Açıklama PÇ-1 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13
Based on licensing qualifications, it has theoretical and practical knowledge of expertise in an educational science level, develops and deepens this information. X
Discuss the interaction between disciplines related to the field. X X
It uses the theoretical and applied information of the expertise he has acquired in the field, develops and deepens this information. X X X X
The information in the field functionally integrates information from different disciplinary fields and creates new information. X
Problems that require expertise bring solutions using quantitative and qualitative scientific research methods. X X
A problem in the field, independently improves the solutions, solutions, solve, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. X X X
It develops new strategic approaches in complicated cases where they do not predict the applications in the field, and produces solutions by taking responsibility. X
Actively participates in or leads to team work related to the field. X
Evaluates the information about the field with a critical eye. X
Conducts work in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. X
Transfers the developments in the field and their own studies in the fields, written, oral and visually systematically. X X
The social relations in vocational and professional environments and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical point of view of the leading norms, to improve and change them when necessary. X
A foreign language communicates oral and written communication using at least the European Language Portfolio B2 overall. X
Share information about the field in national / international level orally and in writing. X
It uses information and communication technologies with the computer software required by the area. X
Comments on strategy, policy and implementation plans on the fields related to the field develops these plans and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. X
The collection, interpretation, announcement of the data related to the field controls the stages of social, scientific and ethical values ​​and teaches these values. X X X X
The knowledge and skills they acquired in the field apply in interdisciplinary studies. X
Evaluates current developments in line with national values ​​and country facts. X
It develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results of the quality processes. X X





Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYC, Level 7,) ) Basic Field Competencies (Academic Weighted) PROGRAM ÇIKTILARI TYYÇ
PÇ-1 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Based on licensing qualifications, it has theoretical and practical knowledge of expertise in an educational science level, develops and deepens this information. 1 x x x 1- Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Discuss the interaction between disciplines related to the field. 2 x x x x x 2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It uses the theoretical and applied information of the expertise he has acquired in the field, develops and deepens this information. 1 x x x x x x x 1- Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical The information in the field functionally integrates information from different disciplinary fields and creates new information. 2 x x x 2- Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Problems that require expertise bring solutions using quantitative and qualitative scientific research methods. 3 x x x x x 3- Solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
COMPETENCES Evaluates the information about the field with a critical eye. 1 x x x 1- Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning. Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Conducts work in the field within the framework of lifelong learning. 2 x Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Transfers the developments in the field and their own studies in the fields, written, oral and visually systematically. 1 x x x x x x 1- Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The social relations in vocational and professional environments and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical point of view of the leading norms, to improve and change them when necessary. 2 x x 2- Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES A foreign language communicates oral and written communication using at least the European Language Portfolio B2 overall. 3 x x 3- Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Share information about the field in national / international level orally and in writing. 4 x x 4- Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It uses information and communication technologies with the computer software required by the area. 5 x Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Comments on strategy, policy and implementation plans on the fields related to the field develops these plans and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 1 x x 1- Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The collection, interpretation, announcement of the data related to the field controls the stages of social, scientific and ethical values ​​and teaches these values. 2 x x x x x x x 2- Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES The knowledge and skills they acquired in the field apply in interdisciplinary studies. 3 x x 3- Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Evaluates current developments in line with national values ​​and country facts. 4 x Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results of the quality processes. 5 x x Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES A problem in the field, independently improves the solutions, solutions, solve, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. 1 x x x x 1- Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It develops new strategic approaches in complicated cases where they do not predict the applications in the field, and produces solutions by taking responsibility. 2 x x x 2-Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Actively participates in or leads to team work related to the field. 3 x x 3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates work at the state schools and private schools as German Language Teachers. In addition, the graduates can work as experts in Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or International Offices. The graduates can also work at universities as research assistant or German language instructor. The graduates can also work in tourism sector or German companies operating in Turkey


Access to Further Studies

The graduates successfully completing their MA program in German Language Teaching Program can apply for PhD. in German Language Teaching on condition that they have acceptable score from ALES and have sufficient language proficiency.


Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ADE 501 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
ADE SEÇ 1 ELECTIVE COURSES 1 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 24
Total:
30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ADE 502 SEMINAR 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
ADE SEÇ 2 ELECTIVE COURSES 2 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 24
Total:
30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ADE 803 THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 24
ADE 801 SPECIALIZATION COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ADE 804 THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
ADE 802 SPECIALIZATION COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

ELECTIVE COURSES 1

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ADE 521 GERMAN-TURKISH COMPARATIVE GRAMMAR 1 0 Hour(s) 3 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ADE 505 TRANSLATION SCIENCE 1 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ADE 525 SCIENCE OF TRANSLATION AND TRANSLATION METHODS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ADE 513 FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN 1 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ADE 511 LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 1 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ADE 517 AUDIO-VISUAL TRANSLATION 1 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ADE 527 DIDACTICS OF THE SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ADE 523 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE TEACHING 1 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ADE 503 SOCIOLINGUISTICS 1 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ADE 507 APPLIED LINGUISTICS 1 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
ADE 529 INTERCULTURALITY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6

ELECTIVE COURSES 2

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
ADE 534 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION AT TEACHING GERMAN 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 522 GERMAN-TURKISH COMPARATIVE GRAMMAR 2 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 530 CONTEMPORARY AUSTRIA LITERATURE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 532 TRANSLATION HISTORY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 506 TRANSLATIONSCIENCE 2 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 514 FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN 2 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 512 LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 2 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 526 LINGUISTIC RESEARCH METHODS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 518 AUDIO-VISUAL TRANSLATION 2 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 524 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE TEACHING 2 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 504 SOCIOLINGUISTICS 2 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 508 APPLIED LINGUISTICS 2 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 528 MOTIVATION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
ADE 536 LITARIRY TRANSLATION 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

A mid-term and a final exam are implemented for each course in the program. The proportion of mid-term exam is 40% and the proportion of final exam is 60% to final grade. Each exam is evaluated over 100 points. The students having one of these letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB), and (CC) are considered to have completed that course.


Graduation Requirements

In order to complete the program successfully (students should take at least 120 ETCS and should be successful), it is necessary for the students to obtain minimum the average of 70 (CC) out of 100 and to depend their thesis successfully.


Mode of Study

Full time.


Facilities

Educational activities in the department are carried out with three associate professors. Courses are held in the classroom equipped with all necessary technologic equipment (computer, projections, internet) in Graduate School of Social Sciences.


Programme Director or Equivalent

Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Teaching 2000 Evler Mah. Zübeyde Hanım Cad. 50300 / Nevşehir. Tel: +90-384-228 1000 Fax: +90-384-228 1040 Head of Department: Assoc. Prof. Dr.Lokman TANRIKULU Tel: +90 384 228 10 00 / 21084 e-mail: ltanrikulu@nevsehir.edu.tr