Information Package / Course Catalogue
Vocabulary Teaching
Course Code: TRO257
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to make the Turkish teacher candidates know the elements of vocabulary.

Course Content

Vocabulary elements (vocabulary / basic words, idioms, proverbs, dilemmas, terms, faded words), buyer and producer vocabulary; word frequency and prevalence; vocabulary learning strategies; vocabulary teaching techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hatice GÜNEŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the elements of general vocabulary.
2.Knows the methods and techniques of vocabulary teaching.
3.Knows vocabulary teaching strategies.
4.Knows and applies the principles of vocabulary teaching for four basic language skills.
5.To be able to teach vocabulary from Turkish textbooks.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ergin, Muharrem. (2000). Türk Dil Bilgisi. İstanbul: Bayrak Yayın Dağıtım.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Define general vocabulary elements.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic words
Week 3 - Theoretical
İdioms
Week 4 - Theoretical
Proverbs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hendiadyoins
Week 6 - Theoretical
Terminology
Week 7 - Theoretical
Stereotypes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Vocabulary in listening and reading (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Vocabulary in speaking and writing
Week 10 - Theoretical
Word frequency and prevalence
Week 11 - Theoretical
Vocabulary Teaching Strategies
Week 12 - Theoretical
Vocabulary Teaching Techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical
Context-based vocabulary teaching.
Week 14 - Theoretical
To make word teaching applications based on Turkish textbooks.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1628
Reading101230
Individual Work52220
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
3
4
5
OÇ-2
3
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
OÇ-4
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026