English Language Teaching
General Description
Founded in 1981 under the bodily constitution of Bursa Teacher Training College, the program was reorganized as a department within the organization the Education Faculty of Uludag University in 1982. The courses within the program, which were restructured by the Council of Higher Education in 1998, were updated in 1982. The program with its one year Preparation Class that was put into practice in academic term 1990-1991, was located in the Gorukle Campus since 1996.
The program offers first cycle (bachelor’s) degree with 240 ECTS in the field of English Language Teaching, one of the branches within the general field of “Teacher Training and Educational Sciences” in the structure of the scientific organization of Higher Education System. Those who have completed the program successfully by gaining its qualifications can hold bachelor’s degree in the field of English Language Teaching (with the title of “English Teacher”) In addition to program’s degree, candidates may hold short cycle certificate degree in English language Teaching by completing minor degree program with 120 ECTS.
First Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
Candidates must have high school diploma and an eligible score from the University Entrance Exam.
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
To obtain bachelor´s degree in English Language Education program the students must successfully complete the required and elective courses (total 240 ECTS) and maintain the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0
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Profile of The Programme
VISION SATATEMENTS
The vision of the department of English Language Teaching is to become a department that produces and practices knowledge related to teaching and the profession of teaching, and that continues to develop, and that sets an example in training competent teachers and whose members are proud to be so.
MISSION STATEMENTS
- The mission of the Department of English Language Teaching is to educate distinguished teachers who are sincerely faithful to Atatürk’s principles and revolutions, who are conscious of the idea of national and universal identity, who have internalized the moral values of being self-sacrificing, honest, hardworking, tolerant and just, who have adopted the culture of democracy, who are equipped with professional competence and precision, who are in peace with themselves and environment, who are autonomous learners, who have developed the self-evaluation skill, who can produce and construct knowledge, who can learn and teach by doing-experiencing, and who have developed 21st century skills. Additionally, our mission is to prepare individuals to carry out research and teaching activities for the society’s good in the light of scientific knowledge and contemporary and innovative approaches.
- Our mission is to carry out original theoretical and practical research about teaching of English language and training teachers of English language.
- Our mission is to raise universal awareness about the importance of teaching English language, as a lingua franca as a result of globalisation and the development of knowledge and communication technologies.
- Our mission is to present in-service training and awareness programs and to carry out solution-oriented projects and research.
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Key Learning Outcomes & Classified & Comparative
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To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,
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To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
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To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
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To find solutions to problems that require expertise via quantitative and qualitative research methods,
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To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
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To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
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To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
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To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,
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To use information and communication technologies, relevant computer software, and Internet resources to increase the quality of language learning,
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To use English at the C2 level of European Language Portfolio, in order to present their academic studies in ELT at the national and international level,
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To develop a positive attitude for sustainable development, determine personal and occupational goals related to ELT, look for opportunities and use research methods and techniques necessary for further career development,
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To exhibit proper conduct related to democracy, human rights, social, scientific, and academic ethical values both in the learning contexts and society.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive - Practical |
- To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
- To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
- To find solutions to problems that require expertise via quantitative and qualitative research methods,
- To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,
- To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,
- To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
- To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
- To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
- To use English at the C2 level of European Language Portfolio, in order to present their academic studies in ELT at the national and international level,
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KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical - Conceptual |
- To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
- To use English at the C2 level of European Language Portfolio, in order to present their academic studies in ELT at the national and international level,
- To find solutions to problems that require expertise via quantitative and qualitative research methods,
- To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,
- To develop a positive attitude for sustainable development, determine personal and occupational goals related to ELT, look for opportunities and use research methods and techniques necessary for further career development,
- To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
- To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,
- To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
- To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
- To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
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COMPETENCES |
Field Specific Competence |
- To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
- To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,
- To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
- To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
- To use English at the C2 level of European Language Portfolio, in order to present their academic studies in ELT at the national and international level,
- To develop a positive attitude for sustainable development, determine personal and occupational goals related to ELT, look for opportunities and use research methods and techniques necessary for further career development,
- To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
- To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
- To use information and communication technologies, relevant computer software, and Internet resources to increase the quality of language learning,
- To exhibit proper conduct related to democracy, human rights, social, scientific, and academic ethical values both in the learning contexts and society.
- To find solutions to problems that require expertise via quantitative and qualitative research methods,
- To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,
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COMPETENCES |
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility |
- To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
- To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
- To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
- To develop a positive attitude for sustainable development, determine personal and occupational goals related to ELT, look for opportunities and use research methods and techniques necessary for further career development,
- To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,
- To find solutions to problems that require expertise via quantitative and qualitative research methods,
- To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
- To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,
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COMPETENCES |
Communication and Social Competence |
- To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
- To use information and communication technologies, relevant computer software, and Internet resources to increase the quality of language learning,
- To develop solutions to a problem in their field by independent planning and implementing the results by evaluating them,
- To use English at the C2 level of European Language Portfolio, in order to present their academic studies in ELT at the national and international level,
- To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
- To follow international literature and contribute to it with scientific research of their own,
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COMPETENCES |
Learning Competence |
- To learn about the stages of data collection, data analysis, and publishing related to their field of study on scientific and ethical grounds,
- To posses the knowledge about teaching programs, the ability to seek information via modern methods and techniques, as well as the language skills necessary for generating knowledge at the highest level,
- To evaluate information, gathered via theoretical and practical methods during the academic learning process, by using cause and effect relationships,
- To develop the skills necessary for interdisciplinary interaction and produce new and functional information by synthesizing it,
- To improve and deepen theoretical and applied fund of knowledge in ‘applied linguistics’ and ‘methodology’ based on the undergraduate qualifications in the field of ELT,
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates can be employed as English language teachers in both public and private schools under the Ministry of National Education. In addition to teaching position, graduates can find positions in Private language learning centers Exam preparations centers Foreign Exchange departments of the banks Import and export business sector Translation offices Tourism field Mass media and Foreign trade companies
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Access to Further Studies
The graduates might attend a master’s degree program providing that they score ALES examination eligible and have the required foreign language level.
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
40% midterm exam/project/homework/quiz/ practice
60 % end of term exam
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Graduation Requirements
To obtain bachelor´s degree in English Language Education program the students must successfully complete the required and elective courses (total 240 ECTS) and maintain the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Bologna Koordinatörü:
Doç. Dr. Ufuk ÖZEN BAYKENT
tel. 0 224 2755036
e-mail: ufukozen@uludag.edu.tr
Bologna Koordinatör Yardımcısı:
Doç. Dr. Şule ÇELİK KORKMAZ
tel. 0 224 2942258
e-mail: scelik@uludag.edu.tr
Uludağ Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi,
İngiliz Dili Eğitimi Anabilim Dalı
Görükle Kampüsü, TR-16059 Nilüfer, BURSA
The program performs its function with 5 professors, 3 associate professors, 6 assistant professors, 5 instructors and 1 research assistants in its classrooms some have interactive white boards, and in two multimedia supported language learning classrooms.
University Central library and faculty’s library are open to both students and faculty members’ use.
1. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
ING5171 |
SEMINAR |
Compulsory |
0 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
ING5175 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION I |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
ING5101 |
RESEARCH METHODS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ING5103 |
THEORY AND METHODS IN TESOL |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
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14 |
Total |
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30 |
2. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
ING5102 |
SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ING5172 |
SEMINAR |
Compulsory |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
ING5176 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION II |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
ING5104 |
TESTING TECHNIQUES IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
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14 |
Total |
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30 |
3. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
ING5173 |
SEMINAR |
Compulsory |
0 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
ING5183 |
M.A. SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE III |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ING5191 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
20 |
Total |
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30 |
4. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
ING5184 |
M.A. SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE IV |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ING5192 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
25 |
Total |
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30 |
1. Semester Optional Courses |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
ARY111 |
RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
BED5113 |
SPORTS TRAINING FOR ALL |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ING5105 |
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN LANGUAGE TEACHING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ING5107 |
APPROACHES IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ING5109 |
PSYCHOLINGUISTICS |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ING5111 |
SOCIOLINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE TEACHING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ING5113 |
LEARNING AND TEACHING VOCABULARY IN A SECOND LANGUAGE |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ING5115 |
MATERIALS AND SYLLABUS DESIGN IN LANGUAGE TEACHING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ING5117 |
LINGUISTICS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ING5119 |
APPROACHES TO TEACHING GRAMMAR IN TEACHING A FOREIGN/SECOND LANGUAGE |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ING5121 |
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICTION TECHNOLOGIES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ING5181 |
M.A. SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE I |
Optional |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
2. Semester Optional Courses |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
İNÖ501 |
APPROACHES TO ELT I |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ING5106 |
COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ING5108 |
CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN FOREIGN |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ING5110 |
CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ING5112 |
ENGLISH LITERATURE IN LANGUAGE TEACHING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ING5114 |
MATERIALS AND SYLLABUS DESIGN IN LANGUAGE TEACHING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ING5116 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CLINICAL COUNSELING MODEL |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
ING5118 |
CURRENT APPROACHES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ING5120 |
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ING5182 |
M.A. SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE II |
Optional |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ING5182 |
M.A. SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE II |
Optional |
4 |
0 |
0 |
2 |