About the Program
The Ph.D. in ELT (English Language Teaching) aims to help Ph.D. candidates acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in contemporary research related to the fields of applied linguistics and language teaching, and to provide them with necessary skills to carry out quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research on language studies and language learning/teaching studies.
The Ph.D. program is open to students holding an M.A. degree in English Language Teaching or Applied Linguistics, but those who have a similar degree in related disciplines may also be admitted provided that they take a certain number of prerequisite courses following their admission. After the completion of 21 credit hours of coursework and the seminar, graduates are required to take a qualifying exam and submit a Ph.D. thesis followed by its oral defense. For the thesis defense, it is a requirement to publish an article related to the thesis topic in an SSCI journal. The successful completion of the program leads to the Doctor of Philosophy in ELT degree.
Education Opportunities
Those who hold an M.A. degree can apply for the Ph.D. study as well as students who hold a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.00, can apply for the Ph.D. in ELT program within the framework of Rules and Regulations related to the 5 Years Direct Entry Ph.D. Programs. Ph.D. candidates take seven elective courses and one compulsory seminar course. For each Ph.D. student, an ELT academic will be assigned as the thesis supervisor specializing in the related thesis topic and responsible for guiding the student through the thesis study.
Students of the Department of ELT have the opportunity to attend ELT seminars, conferences, and workshops frequently organized at the university.
Career Areas
The graduates of the Ph.D. in ELT program can work in the fields of curriculum development, teacher training, administration, and materials design as well as in the field of teaching English as a foreign or second language at private or state schools and especially at higher education institutions. Graduates of the Ph.D. in ELT program have the opportunity to work as an academic at a university and pursue an academic career by becoming an assistant professor, associate professor, and a full professor, respectively.
Contact
Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr
Compulsory Courses
First Semester
ELECTIVE I
Course code
ELTE6X1Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8ELECTIVE II
Course code
ELTE6X2Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8ELECTIVE III
Course code
ELTE6X3Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8ELECTIVE IV
Course code
ELTE6X4Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8Second Semester
THESIS
Course code
ELTE600Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
160
PhD thesis is an original and independent research study on a topic chosen by the student in cooperation with his/her thesis advisor (a faculty member) and approved by the Administrative Committee of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research. The research study is carried out on a well-defined research problem after completing the Ph. D courses and passing the qualifying exam. The thesis is guided by an academic advisor who provides support on literature review, generating solutions, and maintaining ethical standards. The progress in thesis writing is monitored by the thesis monitoring committee regularly every six months. The thesis defence is evaluated by five jurors: three faculty members (at most) and two (at least) from other universities.
PHD QUALIFICATION EXAM
Course code
ELTE650Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
20
The PhD qualifying exam is to determine whether the student who passed the required courses and seminar is qualified to carry out scientific research in the field of English Language Teaching. A student can take the qualifying exam twice at most after completing the seminar and credited courses. The qualifying exam consists of two parts: written and oral; and are held on the days and times announced by the graduate committee, within the semester following the completion of the credited courses and the seminar. The jury of the qualifying exam evaluates the performance of the student. The student who fails the qualifying exam can take it for the second time in the following semester.
SEMINAR
Course code
ELTE690Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
4
Seminar aims at teaching and implementing scientific research methods and techniques; guiding and evaluating students' research activities in English Language Teaching providing basic theoretical information about methods and techniques and integrating all of these into practice. The seminar provides a forum for PhD students to discuss and generate ideas on issues related to a variety of foreign/second language research studies. Students conduct an in-depth study of a research topic of their choice, discuss issues with experts in the field of research, work in discussion groups, debate and problem solve on selected issues. In the seminar course, the students are given an opportunity to integrate their knowledge, skills and practical experience gained in the PhD Programme.
ELECTIVE V
Course code
ELTE6X5Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8ELECTIVE VI
Course code
ELTE6X6Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8Philosophy of Science
Course code
PHIL601Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course will follow three main paths: Firstly it will introduce philosophy to doctoral students. The meaning of philosophy, its scope, its sub-branches and its different schools will be the subject topic of the first weeks. Then the course will focus on the relation of philosophy with the sources of knowledge and different sciences. Here, Rationalism, Empiricism and Intuitionism will be covered during the following weeks. In the remaining weeks the course will concentrate on philosophy of science and scientific ethics. Logical positivism, paradigm changes, falsificationism, the questions of “what is science”, “what is pseudo-science?”, “what is the relation between theory and reality?” are amongst topics that will be covered. Finally, the course will concentrate on ethical theories and will particularly cover scientific ethics.
Elective Courses
SEMANTIC AND PRAGMATIC ISSUES IN ELT
Course code
ELTE606Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
The course aims to investigate research studies related to the basic semantic and pragmatic issues in ELT. Topics covered in this course include types of meaning & dimensions of meaning, compositionality, word meanings & concepts, word fields, sentence meaning, speech act theory, maxims of conversation and conversational implicature. It examines the place of Semantics and Pragmatics in language teaching. It also focuses on the importance semantic and pragmatic aspects of language in human communication and how misunderstandings arise in an act of communication. Research studies involving semantic and pragmatic issues in English Language teaching are discussed and recent trends in the field are analysed.
ADVANCED RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Course code
ELTE604Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course consists of the topics, introduction to basic concepts and processes of research in second or foreign language learning with an emphasis on data collection and analysis; Preparation an original research proposal on a specific language learning topic concerning teaching English as a second or foreign language. This course focuses on the research methods, techniques, tools, and practical aspects of performing research and provides first-hand narratives and case studies to explain the decisions made by researchers. It also focuses on the comparison of the relative strengths and weaknesses of different research methods. It includes real-world examples for each research method and framework to highlight the context of the study.
PEDAGOGICAL STYLISTICS
Course code
ELTE610Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course has at least two facets; one embraces the pedagogical usefulness and potential of stylistics for teaching (the language of) literature. The other includes the role of stylistics in L2 pedagogies, that is, the teaching of (the English) language through literature. The course also focuses on the foundations of pedagogical stylistics. It discusses the emerging trends and methods in pedagogical stylistics. It also explains the relationship between EFL and Pedagogical Stylistics. It empowers students to interpret the different tools applied in pedagogical stylistics. The course will help students synthesize theories related to second language acquisition and pedagogical stylistics.
MANAGEMENT IN ELT
Course code
ELTE617Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
Teachers who are making the transition into management need to gain expertise in specialist areas such as personnel, marketing, and finance. This course provides an introduction to these three areas, a section being devoted to each. 'People and organizations’ covers staff selection and development, managing curriculum development and innovation, and organizing resources and information. It emphasizes the importance of communication. 'Marketing' begins by defining marketing and describing 'the marketing mix'. It goes on to offer detailed guidance for developing and implementing a marketing plan. 'Finance' deals with financial records and statements, cash flow management, management accounting and using financial information, all in terms which are accessible to non-specialists. There are clear explanations in each area supported by examples and case studies
ASPECTS OF BILINGUALISM/ MULTILINGUALISM
Course code
ELTE611Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
The module aims to give students an overall perspective of bilingual/ multilingual in both naturalistic and classroom settings. By the end of the module students will have an understanding of the role that age plays in bilingualism/ multilingualism in a range of different contexts. They will become aware of the theoretical foundations of research in this area. Bilingualism/ Multilingualism issues are analysed from the following aspects: languages coming into contact due to conquest or colonization, bilingualism and multilingualism as a reflection of political trends and contemporary lifestyles, official languages, and heritage languages. The course also focuses on how the field of language education is treated from the perspective of Bilingualism/ Multilingualism.
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Course code
ELTE605Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course focuses on recent contemporary issues in teaching English as a second or foreign language with an emphasis on information communication technology (ICT), embedded learning, lifelong language learning and continuous teacher training (in European Union and other countries). The world-wide contemporary debates in foreign and second language education form the part of the course. The key pedagogical issues and the latest research findings are also included. The course also examines critical aspects of individual learner differences from a sociocultural and psychological perspective. Various language teaching methodologies are examined in changing local and global context and the strengths and weaknesses of each are discussed.
THEORIES OF SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
Course code
ELTE612Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
The course focuses on the theories and perspectives related to second language acquisition including behavioural, developmental, cognitive, social-cognitive, constructivist, and sociocultural learning theories. The course aims to familiarize students with some well-known facts about how second languages are learned or acquired. By the end of the module students should be able to 1) describe some of the ways in which learners develop knowledge of a target second language, 2) have a clear understanding of some of the topics which have been addressed by researchers who have studied second language learner development, and 3) assess some of the theories which have been proposed to account for second language development.
SPECIAL TOPICS
Course code
ELTE608Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
Students choose topics of special interest under the supervision of a faculty member such as the following:
1. Classroom management issues encountered by English Language Teachers and possible solutions,
2. The role of Motivation and challenge in language Teaching,
3. Learner differences and learning styles, Language learning strategies,
4. Diverse approaches and methods in language teaching,
5. Effective procedures in teaching English,
6. How to plan lessons involving the teaching of language items, language skills, language functions, the design of effective classroom activities,
7. Collaborative, content-based, project-based curriculum to help students develop higher-order thinking skills, effective communication skills, and knowledge of technology.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING
Course code
ELTE603Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course aims to provide a comprehensive theoretical review on the process of foreign or second language learning and teaching with special emphasis on the research studies that focus on different factors (language aptitude, learner attitude, learning environments, motivation and culture) involved in an individual's attempt in learning a foreign or second language. The course deals with psychological aspects in the process of language education with regard to diverse psychological theories in foreign language teaching. It focuses on the factors that impact language learning such as individual characteristics, learning styles, and physical and social environments as well as the emotional, cognitive, and psychological aspects.
TEXTUAL ANALYSIS
Course code
ELTE615Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course covers a survey of methods of text analysis to develop skills to do systematic analysis of textual data- written texts, pictures and all other visual data; the analyses of qualitative data: theme identification, code definition and construction of codebooks, schema analysis, grounded theory, classical content analysis, word based analysis and semantic network analysis; analysis of language teaching materials. The aim of this course is to introduce diverse techniques of textual analysis and enable students to use them for the analyses of texts. The focus of the course is on developing skills that students can use to do systematic analysis of textual data of written texts and related items.
TEFL METHODOLOGY
Course code
ELTE505Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
8
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SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUİSİTİON
Course code
ELTE502Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
8
The module aims to familiarise students with some well-known facts about how second languages are learned. Students will be able to describe some of the ways in which learners develop knowledge of a second language, have a clear understanding of some of the topics which have been addressed by researchers who have studied second language learner development, and they will have assessed some of the theories which have been proposed to account for second language development. After a brief historical overview of SLA research, they will focus on up-to-date theories. Some of the theoretical topics that students will cover are universal grammar, cognitive approaches, input and interaction, socio-cultural perspective, and socio-linguistic perspectives.
DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
Course code
ELTE509Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
The aim of this course is to investigate the functions of language (in other words, what language is used for) and how meaning is constructed in different contexts.
The course focuses on the organization of language above the sentence level and analyses spoken and written discourse from the perspective of its lexical, grammatical, functional and organisational features. It also deals with the influence of cultural, situational and textual contexts on the construction and decoding of discourse. It covers the fundamental approaches to the analysis of discourse such as speech act theory, ethnomethodology, interactional sociolinguistics, ethnography of communication, and variation theory.
PRAGMATICS AND LANGUAGE TEACHING
Course code
ELTE524Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
The course aims to provide students with insights into the use of language in communication, possible interpretations of utterances depending on the contexts and situations in which they are used, speech acts, maxims of conversation, and implications of the study of pragmatics for language teaching.
The course is about how meaning varies from one context to another in terms of utterance meaning. It examines how what is said fulfils different functions in different contexts. In this course, it is also discussed how people cooperate to carry out effective communication. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discuss important concepts in pragmatics and analyse naturally occurring linguistic data for both structure and function.
STATISTICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES
Course code
STAT602Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
0
Entering the data collected to the computer, organizing and getting data ready for statistical analyses; normal distribution and sampling distribution of the mean; establishing confidence intervals; writing research questions, research hypotheses, null hypotheses; hypothesis testing. Descriptive statistics: Measures of central tendency and position measurements (arithmetic mean, median, peak, percentile and quartile); measures of variability (distribution width, variance, standard deviation); display of data. Inferential statistics: t-test applications (single-sample t-test, independent samples t-test, dependent samples t-test), analysis of variance applications (one-way ANOVA, two-way ANOVA, MANOVA, ANCOVA); correlations (Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients), partial correlation; multiple linear regression; exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses; reliability; non-parametric tests (Wilcoxon signed rank test, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Chi-Square tests); interpreting and writing results of analyses.
SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
Course code
ELTE502Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
The module aims to familiarise students with some well-known facts about how second languages are learned. Students will be able to describe some of the ways in which learners develop knowledge of a second language, have a clear understanding of some of the topics which have been addressed by researchers who have studied second language learner development, and they will have assessed some of the theories which have been proposed to account for second language development. After a brief historical overview of SLA research, they will focus on up-to-date theories. Some of the theoretical topics that students will cover are universal grammar, cognitive approaches, input and interaction, socio-cultural perspective, and socio-linguistic perspectives.
ADVANCED STUDIES IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
Course code
ELTE601Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
Advanced Studies in Applied Linguistics aims to provide students with a broad theoretical grounding and research experiences in examining the nature of language and language learning. It also aims to enable them to investigate real-world problems involving language by developing a comprehensive overview of the most pressing and controversial issues surrounding contemporary language use today, including intercultural communication new technologies, the growth of English, language in education, and foreign language teaching and learning. The course examines the application of modern linguistic theories to the comparison of English and Students’ first language and the analysis of learners’ errors and their implications for the teaching and learning of English.
LITERATURE IN TEFL
Course code
ELTE510Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course is a practical course in which students compile their own portfolio of children’s literature, poetry, short stories and short plays and examine ways these can be presented in the classroom to enhance the learner’s enjoyment of the English language through literature. It will offer a background to textual construction and language use, language use in literary texts, and interpretation of the reader. The course also dwells on literary studies including how literature and language are integrated. The students are expected to develop their verbal, written and oral skills through these texts. Moreover, they will improve their critical thinking abilities through literature.
CURRICULUM DESIGN AND EVALUATION
Course code
ELTE511Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
The course offers teachers the means to evaluate classroom practices, materials, course books, language programmes and teachers. These dimensions of evaluation will be examined in depth using the framework “what, who, when and how of the evaluation process” as curriculum design, development and assessment are essential aspects of teaching and learning in the classroom. It provides ways of redesigning the curriculum for enhancing and maximizing student learning when necessary. Curriculum design and evaluation principles will be discussed and necessary tools will be provided for students to analyse and evaluate curriculum principles, policies, and practices.
SPECIAL STUDIES I
Course code
ELTE570Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
Students choose and study a topic under the supervision of a faculty member. Upon the choice of the course, the syllabus is designed by the academic staff in cooperation with the students who unroll for the Special Studies Course.
DRAMA IN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Course code
ELTE613Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
The aim of this course is to investigate the role of drama activities in foreign or second learning. The course presents an overview of educational drama and its potential for language learning; a combination of theory and practice to discuss and apply the possibilities of further inclusion of drama in English Language Teaching; exploration and production of new materials to be used at all levels of language learning for the acquisition of vocabulary items, grammatical items, functional units and the development of language skills. Students will be able to plan and conduct effective drama activities and do research into the efficacy of such activities.
TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS
Course code
ELTE516Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course focuses on the unique needs of young English language learners. Some topics include adapting teaching techniques to suit young learners, bearing in mind their cognitive development, attention span, and learning styles, including the importance of the affective domain. Critical issues and challenges in teaching English to young learners will be presented and discussed. Topics such as immersion teaching in English and CLIL are taught and significant research outcomes are presented. Language development in young learners is one of the most important topics. Building on this, teaching grammar, storytelling, picture books, drama, technology and intercultural understanding are exemplified and possible materials to use to present these topics are shown. The module is completed with various ways of assessment and portfolio that can be used as assessment and evaluation techniques with children.
LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
Course code
ELTE614Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course covers the topics such as historical overview of the use of literature in language classes; close reading of the relevant literature and comparison of various approaches and methods of using literature in English Language Teaching (ELT); rubrics for the choice of materials; suitability of literary genres for the acquisition of language skills; study of the research carried out in the field and exploration of new possible research areas; conducting a research study on a small scale. The course also focuses on the effective use of literature in English language teaching, the role of literature in learning vocabulary items, grammatical items, language functions and developing target language skills.
APPLIED LİNGUISTICS FOR LANGUAGE TEACHERS
Course code
ELTE521Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
The course covers applied linguistic concepts and basic literature with special emphasis on the application of linguistic theories to foreign or second language teaching and learning. It focuses on the solution of problems encountered by language learners in the process of first and second language acquisition. At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
(1) explain the impacts of diverse approaches to the study of languages on language teaching, (2) compare basic aspects of L1 and L2, (3) describe possible problems learners may encounter in learning another language, (4) carry out error analysis, (5) discuss basic applied linguistic concepts.
LANGUAGE TESTING
Course code
ELTE506Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course focuses on important issues in language testing by focusing on relevant literature, provides students with practical experience in designing language test items, a wider understanding of research in the field of language testing (based on current research articles), and an additional insight into socio-cultural and ethical aspects of language testing. The course aims to deal with the topics: validity, reliability, rating scales, ethical issues, the assessment of receptive skills (listening and reading) and productive skills (speaking and writing), testing techniques, testing procedures, and the evaluation of test items. Language testing covers considerable practical work on constructing tests and analysing test results.
LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE
Course code
ELLE501Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course mainly focuses on literary discourse. It aims to offer a background to textual construction and language use, language use in literary texts, and interpretation of the reader. The course also dwells on literary studies, including how literature and language are integrated. This course is based on a survey of a selection of historically and culturally significant literary texts. The students are expected to develop their verbal, written and oral skills through these texts. Students will be able to analyze a variety of literary texts written in English in their contextual usage and improve their critical thinking abilities through literary texts.
SHORT STORY ANALYSIS
Course code
ELLE509Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course offers a historical background to the short story and helps students to develop their skills in analyzing short stories. Focuses on reading, discussion, and written analysis of short stories in order to develop skills in literary analysis and interpretation and familiarity with the conventions of the short story. The selected stories are drawn from various literary traditions, although emphasis may be placed on the American tradition, which has been especially productive and influential. Emphasis will be on the historical development of the short story as a distinct literary genre. Samples from all over the world will be examined.
LANGUAGE TESTING
Course code
ELTE506Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
8
This course focuses on important issues in language testing by focusing on relevant literature, provides students with practical experience in designing language test items, a wider understanding of research in the field of language testing (based on current research articles), and an additional insight into socio-cultural and ethical aspects of language testing. The course aims to deal with the topics: validity, reliability, rating scales, ethical issues, the assessment of receptive skills (listening and reading) and productive skills (speaking and writing), testing techniques, testing procedures, and the evaluation of test items. Language testing covers considerable practical work on constructing tests and analysing test results.
TEFL METHODOLOGY
Course code
ELTE505Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course studies diverse foreign or second language teaching methods and how they differ from one another from the perspective of approach, design, and procedure. It provides students with insights into the characteristics of each method and enables them to choose an appropriate procedure for a specific context and deliver their lessons accordingly. The course covers the teaching of language items (pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and discursive features, the development of four macro language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), the realization of language functions, and the development of language strategies. Students will be able to compare traditional and communicative approaches and carry out research into teaching English as foreign or second language Teaching.
STYLISTICS
Course code
ELLE505Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This is an interdisciplinary course which deals with some of the ways in which texts, particularly literary texts, can be examined from a linguistic perspective. Its aims is enable students to use linguistic analysis in order to explain how literary texts achieve their effects.It covers areas such as discourse analysis, pragmatics, semantics and literary studies. It aims at helping students to apply textual analysis to oral and written texts. In this course, attention will be given to the relevance of stylistics to literary works and cultural productions. Th course also will demonstrate how communicative effects are achieved through linguistic choices.
Philosophy of Science
Course code
PHIL601Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8
This course will follow three main paths: Firstly it will introduce philosophy to doctoral students. The meaning of philosophy, its scope, its sub-branches and its different schools will be the subject topic of the first weeks. Then the course will focus on the relation of philosophy with the sources of knowledge and different sciences. Here, Rationalism, Empiricism and Intuitionism will be covered during the following weeks. In the remaining weeks the course will concentrate on philosophy of science and scientific ethics. Logical positivism, paradigm changes, falsificationism, the questions of “what is science”, “what is pseudo-science?”, “what is the relation between theory and reality?” are amongst topics that will be covered. Finally, the course will concentrate on ethical theories and will particularly cover scientific ethics.
CURRICULUM DESIGN AND EVALUATION
Course code
ELTE511Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
8
CURRICULUM DESIGN AND EVALUATION
TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS
Course code
ELTE516Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
8
TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS
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