Information Package / Course Catalogue
Teaching Turkish to Foreigners
Course Code: TRÖ511
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to inform about the importance of teaching Turkish as a foreign language in the context of globalization, developments in this field and environments / target audience, to evaluate foreign language teaching methods from past to present, to introduce the European Language File and to understand and explain in teaching Turkish as a foreign language in this context. to create activities to develop competence.

Course Content

Making the difference between teaching Turkish as a mother tongue and teaching Turkish as a foreign language. Relating the teaching of Turkish as a foreign language to the cultural dimension. Theoretical debates during the teaching of other world languages ??as a foreign language and methodological approaches in this field. Theoretical framework in foreign language teaching. Presentation of the European Language File. The contribution of teaching Turkish as a foreign language to the promotion of Turkey. Introduction and criticism of various textbooks used in teaching Turkish as a foreign language.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Identifying the differences between teaching Turkish as a mother tongue and a foreign language
2.Evaluating the link between language and culture in the foreign language teaching process
3.Explaining the general principles of major foreign language teaching methods
4.Explanation of the European Language File in line with its purpose, content and application recommendations
5.Creating activities to gain grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in line with contemporary language teaching methods
6.Evaluating various textbooks used in teaching Turkish as a foreign language in line with new trends in language teaching
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bayyurt, Y. ve Yaylı, D.(2008). Yabancılara Türkçe Öğretimi. Ankara: Anı Yay.
2.Durmuş, M. (2013). Yabancılara Türkçe Öğretimi. Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları.
3.Altunkaya, H. (2019). Türkçenin Yabancı Dil Olarak Öğretimi. Ankara: Pegem Yayınları.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Language, language acquisition mother tongue, second language, language teaching, teaching the language as a foreign language
Week 2 - Theoretical
History of teaching Turkish to foreigners
Week 3 - Theoretical
Approach, method, technical concepts
Week 4 - Theoretical
General and basic principles in teaching Turkish to foreigners
Week 5 - Theoretical
European language teaching common framework text
Week 6 - Theoretical
Usage and features of textbooks, workbooks and auxiliary dictionaries in teaching Turkish to foreigners
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reading and listening skills in teaching Turkish to foreigners
Week 8 - Theoretical
Speaking and writing skills in teaching Turkish to foreigners (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Grammar and vocabulary teaching in teaching Turkish to foreigners
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ranking of grammar in teaching Turkish to foreigners
Week 11 - Theoretical
The importance of drama and body language in teaching Turkish to foreigners
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ideal classroom setting and number of students in teaching Turkish to foreigners
Week 13 - Theoretical
Material preparation criteria and assessment-evaluation in teaching Turkish to foreigners
Week 14 - Theoretical
Material preparation criteria and assessment-evaluation in teaching Turkish to foreigners
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory125396
Assignment25316
Term Project1505
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
4
OÇ-6
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026