Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION / ADEAE 402 - GERMAN LANGUAGE TEACHING

Code: ADEAE 402 Course Title: DEVELOPING COURSE CONTENT IN GERMAN TEACHING Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department GERMAN LANGUAGE TEACHING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer FAİK ÖMÜR (faikomur@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Theory and principles of course content and materials design in German language teaching (eg: selection and adaptation, development and evaluation of content and materials in German language teaching) and basic opinions that oppose and use German textbooks; relationship between method, ideology and textbook author; format related to the selection of course content and materials: learner's language proficiency, learnability, ease of use, cultural content, appropriateness of communicative interaction and language use, authentic, real-world-based materials that help students interact with each other and the teacher; adaptation and development of materials for language teaching, adaptation of textbook materials according to specific learning needs and teaching environments, German teacher candidates to design their own teaching materials and auxiliary materials according to the appropriate method, student level, needs and current school environment; German content and materials assessment, language materials related to the use of the German textbook in the classroom environment of ADE and textbook evaluation criteria and current ADE methods on content and material design.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Recognizes the textbooks related to German lessons. PO-11 The student achieves lifelong learning ability in line with his/her needs.
PO-13 The student communicates in this language by using a foreign language at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
PO-19 The student evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach, acquires and exhibits attitudes and behaviors appropriate to the teaching profession.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 Recognizes the tools related to German lessons and can use them effectively. PO-10 The student applies informatic and communication technologies in the classroom together with a level of computer software required by the field.
PO-11 The student achieves lifelong learning ability in line with his/her needs.
PO-13 The student communicates in this language by using a foreign language at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
Presentation
LO-3 Can independently develop course material and content. PO-2 The student organizes daily lesson plans according to instructional plans and prepares, adapts and evaluates appropriate instructional technology and materials.
PO-3 The student analyzes the development, learning and guidance processes of the individual and the relationship of these processes with student development.
PO-10 The student applies informatic and communication technologies in the classroom together with a level of computer software required by the field.
PO-11 The student achieves lifelong learning ability in line with his/her needs.
PO-13 The student communicates in this language by using a foreign language at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Age, level, learning conditions etc. for German lessons taught in schools suitable material develop, adapt and evaluate.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 How should the German textbook content be? Presentation Discussion Question answer Brainstroming
2 The relevance of the content to the age and interest of the student. Presentation Discussion Question answer
3 Whether the methods and techniques used in the course content are up to date Presentation Discussion Question answer Individual study
4 The content of the course is suitable for students to develop their four basic skills. Presentation Discussion Question answer Individual study
5 Are the contents suitable for student life? Presentation Discussion Question answer Individual study
6 Whether the information of different cultures is given in the contents, whether the content that will cause cultural conflict is avoided. Presentation Discussion Question answer Pair work
7 Are the contents up to date? Is it accessible? Presentation Discussion Question answer Pair work
8 mid-term exam
9 Are the tools and equipment used authentic? Is it traditional Presentation Discussion Question answer Group work
10 Are the contents also available on a web basis? Presentation Discussion Question answer Source scanning
11 Are the contents prepared by native German speakers? Presentation Discussion Question answer Source scanning
12 Are the contents taken from current life? Does it work for learners? Presentation Discussion Question answer Interview
13 Are the contents designed for the school environment? Presentation Discussion Question answer Interview
14 Is the language of the content based on the level of the student? Presentation Discussion Question answer Interview
15 Are there any auxiliary materials for the contents? Presentation Discussion Question answer Individual study
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Beste, G. (2007).Deutsch Methodik. Berlin. Cornelsen Verlag.
2 Bimmel, P. & Kast, B. & Neuner, G. (2013). Deutschunterricht planen. München. Klett-Langenscheidt Verlag.
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper 9-14 5 60
9.Project
final exam

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 10 30
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 1 6 6
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 5 10
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 5 10
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 86