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University of Brighton Esin Yuksel & Zeynep Sag. THE TURKISH CONTEXT State Universities. E F L. 170 universities Private + state Ege University. Factors to Consider in Defining the Context (Graves). People Physical setting Nature of course and institution Teaching Resources
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University of Brighton EsinYuksel & Zeynep Sag THE TURKISH CONTEXT State Universities
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170 universities • Private + state • Ege University
Factors to Consider in Defining the Context (Graves) • People • Physical setting • Nature of course and institution • Teaching Resources • Time
People • 20-28 students • Young adults, adults • Mixed gender • Turkish & a few Kurdish • Generally monolingual • Passing the exam and moving on to main departments
Physical setting • In Izmir, 3rd biggest city in Turkey • U shape • Medium-sized classrooms • Chair desks • Same classroom (except for listening)
Nature of course and institution • Mandatory – depending on departments • Same syllabus, lesson plan, exams for all ss. • Exams (midterms & final) + speaking
Teaching Resources • Coursebooks • Resource center • Projectors + computers • Tape recorders-casettes
Time • 2 semesters • 5 days a week / nine months • 25-30 hours a week • Morning – afternoon - evening
References • Education First, www.ef.com/epi • Graves, K. (2000) Designing Language Courses: A Guide for Teachers. Boston, MA.: Heinle & Heinle. Pp.16 • YOK website: http://www.yok.gov.tr/