PROGRAM OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education was founded in 2013. The undergraduate program of English Language Teaching started in the academic year 2021-2022 with the permission of Higher Education Council. Our program trains English teachers who are well-equipped with teaching skills with a priority to the needs of National Education.
In the program of English Language Teaching, educational activities are conducted with 3 Assistant Professors and 4 Research Assistants (ÖYP- Teaching Staff Training program).
The Program in Teaching English as a Foreign Language offers an undergraduate program. The English language preparation is mandatory. As the language of the course is English, it is essential that students have a good knowledge of that language to be able to follow the courses. Therefore, students who are enrolled in this program take a language proficiency exam and if their language level is below the required level, they follow the preparatory language program for the first year. The exemption policy is applied based on the English Preparation School regulations.
Upon successful completion of the program graduates are awarded a bachelor’s degree in English Language Teaching.
Aim and Objectives
Aims
The Department of English Language Teaching offers a comprehensive training program on English and train English teachers who are equipped with contemporary knowledge and teaching skills. In line with this perspective, the program aims to train English teachers who:
• are conscious, responsible, and guided by modern principles of education,
• are armed with the skills used in contemporary education, and
• have acquired the ability to design lessons that are compatible with technological changes.
Objectives
The objective of the English Language Teaching program is to equip teacher trainees with advanced and specialized knowledge in the field and to help them acquire skills for teacher research and professional development.
Level of Qualification and Qualification Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded with the qualification of BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING.
A Bachelor's Degree Program in ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING is a 240 ECTS Credits, 4-year program. The program meets the requirements by both the ECTS credits and level descriptors of the first cycle degree qualifications of the Overarching Framework of European Qualifications Framework HE(QF-EHEA) and the 6th level qualifications of the Turkish Qualifications Framework for HE (TYYÇ, NQF-HETR). The level descriptors also meet the 6th level requirements of the qualifications of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL).
Specific Admission Requirements
Admission of Turkish nationals to the ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING program is contingent on success on the nationally centralized Entrance to Higher Education (YGS) exam and Undergraduate Placement Exam (LYS) conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM). Candidates who succeed on the LYS examination (Undergraduate Placement Examination) are enrolled to the department according to their university rankings based on their LYS DIL-1 scores.
Admission of foreign students is possible through an evaluation of students’ individual application to the university. For further and detailed information please visit General Admission Requirements and Registration Procedures in the menu items of the Information on the Institution.
For further information, please contact to Nigde University International Office.
Contact: International Office
Ömer Halisdemir University, Main Campus, 51240 Niğde, TÜRKIYE
Phone: 0 388 225 21 48
Fax: 0 388 225 23 85
E-mail: erasmus@ohu.edu.tr
Web: http://www.ohu.edu.tr/uluslararasi/index.php?ln=en
Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning
With an understanding of lifelong learning, Ömer Halisdemir University recognizes the previously taken courses in another institution and exempts them from graduation credit, as long as the courses match with the learning outcomes of the registered program of Ömer Halisdemir University. The learning outcome match and the exemption are decided by the Faculty Board in line with the related laws and regulations.
Profile of the Program
English Language Teaching program consists of courses including methodological and pedagogical approaches to foreign language teaching as well as raising students’ awareness of English language system. It provides courses related to second language acquisition and second language teaching methodology. Teaching Practice is carried out in two semesters (Fall and Spring) in elementary schools under the supervision of faculty staff and with the collaboration of the Education Faculty and the City Directorate of National Education. In this way a well-balanced emphasis on theory and application is maintained throughout the program. Moreover, through elective courses, students are provided with opportunities to pursue individual interests in various cultural and professional topics.
Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree) program in English Language Teaching (First Cycle in QF-EHEA and 6th level in TYYÇ ) is an academically-oriented program giving access to degree and non-degree research program and professional practice demanding high levels of knowledge and skills. The classification of the program with respect to "ISCED (The International Standard Classification of Education) 2011" and "NQF-HETR (The Turkish Qualifications Framework for HE)" and the codes of the fields of education can be listed as follows:
- ISCED Field of Education: 14 – Teacher Training and Education Sciences
- ISCED 2011 Level: 6, Orientation (Profile): 64, Subcategory: 645 - Academically-oriented bachelor's degree
- NQF-HETR Field of Education: 14 – Teacher Training and Education Science
- NQF-HETR Profile of Education: Academically-oriented "first cycle", bachelor's degree
Learning and Teaching Methods
The most frequently used Instructional Methods of the educational programs of Ömer Halisdemir University are given below. Programs commonly apply these methods as appropriate instructional approaches in accordance with their aims and objectives.
The instructional methods applied to achieve the goal of meeting the expected learning outcomes at English Language Teaching program at large are indicated in the section of ‘program learning outcomes’, and those methods utilized for individual course units are indicated in the relevant section of ‘description of individual course unit’.
Examples of Learning and Teaching Methods
- Lecture & In-Class Activities
- Group Work
- Reading
- Assignment (Homework)
- Project Work
- Seminar
- Implementation/Application/Practice
- Social Activity
- School Experience and Teaching Practice
Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
All graduates of the department can start teaching at schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education and in private schools.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The qualification of ENGLISH TEACHER is obtained upon graduation from the program ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING, which requires;
- Completion of all the courses designated within the curriculum of the program, having a total of 240 ECTS Credits, with passing grades.
- Achievement of a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
For detailed information: Please see "Ömer Halisdemir University's Rules & Regulations for Undergraduate Education"
Access to Further Studies
Upon successful completion of this program, students may apply to master’s (second cycle) and in some cases, to doctorate (third cycle) degree programs in or related fields of ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING. According to the National Regulations on Graduate Education, students are admitted to master’s program taking into account their undergraduate (first cycle degree) achievement level and the scores on the subject-specific entrance examinations of the Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) centrally administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Within the framework of the national regulations, regulations endorsed by the senate of each university stipulate the weight of ALES Examination results in the overall evaluation of candidates. Depending on the institutions’ regulations, for some program to be accessed, a certain level of foreign language proficiency is also required.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
The methods applied for assessment of the achievement of the expected program learning outcomes for the entire program of ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING are shown below and those for the individual course units are given in the relevant section of the course description with their contribution to the final grades.
- Mid-Term Exam
- Final Exam
- Make-up Exam
- Quiz
- Homework Assessment
- Presentation
Examinations
The success of students in achieving the expected learning outcomes of the each course unit within the curriculum of ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING program is evaluated via assessments of in-term activities and final examination which takes place at the end of each semester.
Assessment of in-term activities includes a minimum number of a mid-term examination, a homework assignment and a short-exam (quiz) as compulsory assessment methods for all the course units within all degree programs defined by the Regulations. The programs are encouraged to define more assessment methods for the in-term activities depending on their needs for measuring the achievements of the outcomes at the program and course unit levels in order to ensure the educational aims and objectives. The nature and number of the assessment methods used for each course unit together with their contribution the final grades are given under the title of “Assessment and Grading” in the sections of course descriptions. These arrangements are announced in advance, at the beginning of each semester and published in the sections of the course descriptions on this web site.
Mid-term and final examinations are conducted in dates, places and times determined and announced by the University. The students’ final semester grade is given by their instructors based on mid-term examination, homework evaluation, short-examinations, final examination and, if there are any, other assessment results taking into account the students’ compliance with attendance to the course activities.
The contributions of the grades of the in-term activities and final exam grade to the final success grade of a course are determined by the course instructor and announced to students within the first two weeks of the semester. Moreover, the contribution of the final exam cannot be less than 40 % and higher than 60% for all the courses within all the degree programs defined by the Regulations.
Course units, which do not require a mid-term, homework, short-exam and/or a final exam, such as work placement, are determined by the administration of the related departments and specific assessment and grading methods for these courses are also announced through the same channels described above. Evaluation of such activities is made through the procedures defined by the Senate and assessed by Pass (P) or Fail (F) grades.
Grading
The success of a student for each assessment (in-term and final) defined for each course unit is evaluated by the instructor. Evaluations are made over a scale of 100 points and converted to the letter grades at the end of the semester taking into account the standard deviation of grades and grade point average of the class and using the relative evaluation method, principles of which have been set by the Senate.
Please see the section of “Grade Evaluation” for detailed information.
Graduation Requirements
In order for a student to graduate from the ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING program the following conditions must to be met:
- Completion of all the courses designated within the curriculum of the program, having a total of 240 ECTS Credits, with passing grades.
- Achievement of a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
For detailed information: Please see "Ömer Halisdemir University's Rules & Regulations for Undergraduate Education"
Mode of Study
Bachelor of Arts in ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING at Ömer Halisdemir University is a full time/face to face program.