Information Package / Course Catalogue
Drama in Teaching English
Course Code: ENT354
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce the types and uses of drama techniques used to motivate the student in foreign language education. It is also to show that educational drama practices can be improved.

Course Content

Definition of drama, drama techniques, types of drama, educational drama, educational drama according to different age groups.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Faruk KALAY
Learning Outcomes
1.Students define drama and its derivatives
2.Understands the benefits of drama practices
3.Applies different drama techniques
4.Compares the benefits of different drama techniques.
5.Students create new drama techniques according to student needs
Recommended or Required Reading
1.The Use of Dramatic Techniques in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language by Liliane Bois-Simon
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The terms and techniques used in drama
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical process of drama and its importance in education
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cognitive processes and drama
Week 4 - Theoretical
The relationship between drama and skills
Week 5 - Theoretical
Phases of drama
Week 6 - Theoretical
Classification of drama according to age groups and application areas
Week 7 - Practice
Student presentations
Week 8 - Practice
Student presentations (Mid term examination)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Drama and teacher qualifications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Special techniques in Drama
Week 11 - Theoretical
The place of educational drama in child development and education
Week 12 - Theoretical
Design of educational drama practices
Week 13 - Theoretical
Design of educational drama practices
Week 14 - Practice
Student Presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment102130
Project24110
Individual Work141128
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
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
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
4
3
5
4
5
5
OÇ-4
4
4
4
3
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026