Course Contents

I.SEMESTER

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Course Name

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P

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ECTS

EMB101

Introduction to Education

C

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts related to education and training; Purposes and functions of education; Relation of education to other fields and sciences; Method in educational sciences; School and classroom as an educational and learning environment; Current developments in teaching profession and teacher education; trends related to education in the twenty-first century

EMB105

Sociology of Education

C

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts of sociology: society, social structure, social fact, social event etc.; pioneers of sociology (İbn Khaldun, A. Comte, K. Marx, E. Durkheim, M. Weber etc.) and their views on education; the relationship between the field of education and the major sociological theories (functionalism, structuralism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, critical theory, phenomenology, and ethnomethodology); social processes (socialization, social stratification, social mobility etc.) and education; social institutions (family, religion, economy, politics) and education; the development of sociology and educational sociology in Turkey (Ziya Gökalp, İsmail Hakkı Baltacıoğlu, Nurettin Topçu, Mümtaz Turhan etc.); culture and education; school as a social, cultural, and moral system and community.

AIIT101

Principles of Atatürk and History of Modern Turkey I

C

2

0

2

3

Internal and external reasons that prepared the collapse of the Ottoman Empire; XIX. Innovation movements in the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century; The idea movements in the last period of the Ottoman Empire; XX. At the beginning of the century the political and military situation of the Ottoman Empire; World War I and the Armenian question; Invasion and reactions of Anatolia; Mustafa Kemal Pasha's departure to Samsun and his activities; congress period and organization; the opening of the last Ottoman Parliament and the adoption of the National Pact; Preparation for the National Struggle and the material and moral foundations of this preparation; The opening and activities of the TGNA; Treaty of Sevr; The struggles on the southern and eastern fronts; establishment of a regular army; Greek offensive and wars on the Western front; Signing of the Mudanya Negotiation; Convening the Lausanne Conference and signing the Peace Treaty.

EGK105

Foreign Language I

C

2

0

2

3

Present continues tense; present tense; speaking, reading, writing and listening skills in these tenses; speaking skills (introducing yourself, giving directions, describing something/somewhere, question and answer expressions about personal information); reading skills (at a restaurant, on transportation such as bus/train, shopping) ; writing skills (texting, poster content, filling out forms), listening skills  (giving directions, describing a place/person, etc.).

EGK101

Turkish Language I

C

3

0

3

5

Writing language and features; writing and punctuation; characteristics of written and oral expression; paragraph formation and paragraph types (introduction, development, conclusion paragraphs); ways of developing thought (explanation, discussion, narration, description, identification, exemplification, witness demonstration, comparison, etc. applications); text structure (structural features of text, introduction-development-result parts); textual features (cohesion, coherence, purposefulness, acceptability, situationality, informationalism, intertextuality); writing text (drafting, writing, editing and sharing); writing informative-descriptive text; writing narrative text; writing descriptive text; writing controversial and persuasive texts.

EGK103

Information Technologies

C

3

0

3

5

Information technologies and computational thinking; problem solving concepts and approaches; algorithm and flow charts; computer systems; basic concepts about software and hardware; bases of operating systems, current operating systems; file management; utilities (third party software); word processing programs; calculation / table / graphics programs; presentation programs; desktop publishing; database management systems; Web designing; internet use in education; communication and collaboration technologies; safe internet use; information ethics and copyrights; the effects of computer and internet on children / youth.

ELT101

Reading Skills I

C

2

0

2

2

Aim of this course is to gain comprehension of different original reading pieces such as newspapers, magazines, reviews and academic writings; acquiring reading skills such as estimating the main idea of the textbook, reaching the main idea and using semantic cues between words; acquiring the habit of reading in and out of class; the development of critical thinking skills based on the synthesis, analysis and evaluation of knowledge.

ELT103

Writing Skills I

C

2

0

2

2

Paragraph forms and structure; technical specifications of the paragraph; paragraph analysis; paragraph planning; comprehension, comparison, discussion, producing texts with narrative types, summarizing, interpreting; short story, review writing (on books and / or film) and official / non-official letter writing

ELT105

Listening and Pronunciation I

C

2

0

2

2

Analyzing authentic listening materials and speech samples used in different discourses; basic listening and phonetic skills such as discriminating minimal pairs and formulating phonetic transcriptions of problematic sounds; higher level listening skills and strategies; the fundamentals of listening and phonetics namely vowels, consonants, stress in words, rhythm and intonation as well as the usage of phonetic alphabet for learning and production.

ELT107

Oral Communication Skills I

C

2

0

2

2

Development of verbal communication skills using appropriate expressions and strategies for various verbal communication situations; developing the ability to express emotions and thoughts effectively through dialogue, presentation, and discussion activities; using current, authentic, audio, audio-visual materials.

II.SEMESTER

Course Code

Course Name

Compulsory / Elective

L

P

C

ECTS

EMB102

Psychology of Education

C

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts of psychology and education psychology. Research methods in education psychology. Theories of development, areas of development and development processes. Individual differences in development. Basic concepts related to learning. Factors affecting learning; theories of learning as part of education-learning processes. Motivation in learning process.

EMB106

Philosophy of Education

C

2

0

2

3

Fundamental issues and problem areas of philosophy; philosophy of ontology, knowledge and ethics / values; basic philosophical movements (idealism, realism, naturalism, empiricism, rationalism, pragmatism, existentialism, analytic philosophy) and education; educational philosophical movements (perennialism, fundamentalism, progressivism, reconstructionism, existentialist education, critical education, etc.); Educational views of some philosophers (Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, J. Dewey, Ibn-i Sina, Farabi, J. J. Rousseau etc.) in the Islamic world and in the West; individual differences and education; education in terms of some political and economic ideologies; currents of thought which are effective in Turkey; Philosophical foundations of Turkish education system,

AIIT102

Principles of Atatürk and History of Modern Turkey II

C

2

0

2

3

Political reforms (abolition of the Sultanate, proclamation of the Republic, abolition of the Caliphate, etc.); revolutions in the social field (hat revolution, closure of dervish lodges and lodges, calendar, time and surname law); reforms in the field of education and culture (Tevhid-i Tedrisat Law, Letters Revolution, Turkish History and Language Revolution); revolutions in the field of law; Attempts and reactions to transition to multi-party life in the period of Atatürk (the establishment and closure of Progressive Republican Firka, Sheikh Sait rebellion and assassination attempt to Atatürk); Attempts to transition to multi-party political life in the period of Atatürk (establishment of the Free Republican Party, closure and the Menemen Incident); Republican period, Turkey's economic resources and policy (İzmir Economic Congress); Turkish foreign policy during the period of Atatürk (Population Exchange, membership of the League of Nations, Balkan Entente and Sadabat Pact); Atatürk era of Turkish foreign policy (Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits, Hatay to join the motherland, Turkey's bilateral relations with other countries); Definition, scope and principles of Atatürk's thought system; After Ataturk's Turkey, the ruling Democratic Party in the 1960s and 1970s in Turkey, Turkey's foreign policy after 1960.

EGK106

Foreign Language II

C

2

0

2

3

Past tense; future tense; modals (can, could, may, must, etc.); speaking, reading, writing and listening skills in these tenses and modals; oral skills (asking questions at a restaurant, ordering food, etc.); reading skills (weather forecast on the internet, recipe, banner/poster content, etc.); writing skills (writing a short message, giving written directions, writing an e-mail/invitation, etc.); listening skills (weather forecast, recipe, etc.).

EGK102

Turkish Language II

C

3

0

3

5

Characteristics of academic language and writing; using definitions, concepts and terms in academic writings; objective and subjective expression; the structure and types of academic texts (articles, reports and scientific abstracts etc); claiming, writing propositions (verifying an idea, defending or opposing); the formal characteristics of scientific reports and articles; the steps of writing reports; explanation, discussion, establishing relations between texts, showing references (citation and footnotes, bibliography); writing a title, summarization, writing keywords; ethical principles to be observed in scientific writings; academic text writing applications.

ELT102

Reading Skills II

C

2

0

2

2

Reading-between-the-lines and interpretation studies with inductive and deductive techniques; Reading strategies; to understand direct and indirect, simple and metaphorical meaning by examining the information in reading texts; to be able to convey personal opinions in short written pieces and verbally about the texts; realizing the possible differences in meaning between the aim of text writer and what the readers deduce from the text.

ELT104

Writing Skills II

C

2

0

2

3

Reading for writing, writing for reading; creating awareness of the practices to be done before, during and after writing; rewriting by making a comment; the ability to examine what they write; self-assessment; peer evaluation; writing composition and homework report.

ELT106

Listening and Pronunciation II

C

2

0

2

3

Listening skills such as taking notes, reaching specific and detailed information, extracting meaning from context, diverse English accents from a variety of fields such as interviews, films, songs, conferences, television programs, and news broadcasts.

ELT108

Oral Communication Skills II

C

2

0

2

3

Development of advanced oral communication skills; the development of the ability to express feelings and thoughts in an appropriate way through verbal activities such as interviews, presentations and discussions; the development of the ability to talk and listen at an advanced level through the introduction and implementation of techniques and strategies for advanced listening.

ELT110

Structure of English

C

2

0

2

2

English word and sentence structure, phrase structure, simple and complex sentence structure; tense, aspect, mood, voice, their values and context-dependent uses.

III.SEMESTER

Course Code

Course Name

Compulsory / Elective

L

P

C

ECTS

EMB201

Instructional Technologies

C

2

0

2

3

Information technology in education; classification of instruction process and instructional techniques; theoretical approaches to instructional technologies; new trends in learning approaches; current literacy; instructional techniques as tools and materials; design of instructional materials; designing thematic instructional materials; creating subject-specific object repository, instructional material evaluation criteria.

EMB203

Principles and Methods of Teaching

C

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts of teaching principles and methods; teaching-learning principles, models, strategies, methods and techniques; setting goals and objectives in teaching; content selection and regulation in teaching and learning; teaching materials; teaching planning and teaching plans; theories and approaches about teaching; effective school teaching, learning and learning success; assessment of classroom learning.

ELT201

English Learning and Teaching Approaches

C

2

0

2

3

The meaning of learning and teaching English; objectives and basic principles of English teaching; the history of English teaching and learning approaches; basic skills in teaching English; examples of in-class practice, current trends and problems in teaching English, components of effective English teaching; social, cultural and economic perspectives in English teaching

ELT203

English Literature I

C

2

0

2

4

Cultural history of English, American literature and originally written English literature; basic terms and techniques used in text review; major types of text; important currents and periods, content and style of works of various genres from different periods, poetry, plays and novels; contributions of literature to our understanding of life; critical examination and interpretation of texts and literary arts.

ELT205

Linguistics I

C

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts in linguistic analysis; the nature, structure and use of language by way of awareness raising activities, error analysis of language learners’ production, case studies, and comparative analysis of native and target languages; the components of language as a system: linguistic competence and performance, branches of linguistics, types of grammar, language universals, creativity of linguistic knowledge, arbitrariness of language, sign languages, artificial languages and animal communication; brain and language, lateralization and handedness, evolution of language, human language processing models, research on language and disorders (e.g., dichotic listening, split brain, WADA); phonetics: acoustic, auditory and articulatory phonetics, speech organs, phoneme, vowels and consonants, IPA, diphthongs, tripthongs, manner and place of articulation; phonology: sound patterns, assimilation, dissimilation, linking, consonant clusters, silent letters, suprasegmentals, stress and intonation; semantics: componential analysis, entailment, semantic relations, sense and reference, collocational meaning

ELT207

Critical Reading and Writing

C

2

0

2

3

Summarize and / or report current studies selected from English language education; examine works within their context and localize information; compare and contrast texts that defend different views in the same subject and produce their own original texts.

IV.SEMESTER

Course Code

Course Name

Compulsory / Elective

L

P

C

ECTS

EMB202

History of Turkish Education

C

2

0

2

3

The subject, method and sources of Turkish education history; education in the first Turkish states; education in the first Muslim Turkish states; education in Turkey Seljuk and Anatolian principalities; education in the Ottoman Empire: the education system until the first modernization movements; 13-18. Turkish education outside the Ottoman geography in the 16th century; Reform in education until the Tanzimat in the Ottoman Empire movements; establishment of modern education system from Tanzimat to Republic; reorganization of traditional education; 19-20. education in other Turkish states and communities in Eurasia in the 16th century; education during the national struggle period; education in the Republic of Turkey: Turkey foundations of the education system, structure, organization and development; the process of teacher training since its beginning; education in the Turkish world in the 21st century; common objectives, language and alphabet union, common history writing exercises.

EMB204

Research Methods in Education

C

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts and principles related to research methods, research process, (realizing the problem, identifying the problem and sampling, collecting and analyzing the data, interpreting the results) general characteristics of data collection tools, analysis and evaluation of data, access to articles, thesis and databases, research models and types, basic paradigms in scientific researches, quantitative and qualitative research designs, data collection, data analysis, validity and reliability in quantitative research, sample in qualitative research, data collection, data analysis, validity and reliability in qualitative research, article or thesis investigation, evaluation and presentation, research report preparation according to research principles and ethics; action research in education.

ELT202

English Teaching Programs

C

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts of curriculum; historical evolution of English language teaching programs, curriculum approach and content of current English programs, skills intended to be developed; areas of learning and sub-learning; distribution of learning objectives according to class levels and their limitations, relation between English language curriculum and other courses; methods, techniques, and materials used in English language curricula; assessment and evaluation in English language curricula; teacher competencies.

ELT204

English Literature II

C

2

0

2

4

A variety of literary texts from a range of eras and writers of British and American literature and literary works written in English; fundamental movements and periods in literature written in English, selected literary texts from various periods, fundamental concepts, terms, techniques and literary, philosophical and scientific approaches movements.

ELT206

Linguistics II

C

2

0

2

3

Error analysis of language learners’ production data, case studies, and comparative analysis of native and target languages; morphology; free and bound morphemes, compounds, inflectional morphology, derivational morphology, morphemic analysis, morphological typology of languages, analysis of the internal hierarchical structure of words, morphophonological variation; syntax: word categories, phrase and clause structure, transformational-generative grammar, government and binding, minimalist program, argument structure, theta-roles; pragmatics: deixis, implicature, conversational maxims, speech acts and politeness. sociolinguistics; dialects, register, style; discourse: criteria for textuality, types of cohesive devices, discourse connections, functions, the discourse situation, institutional discourse, and similar topics.

ELT208

Language Acquisition

C

2

0

2

3

Theories of first and second language acquisition (e.g.: behaviourism, innatism, information processing, connectionism, the interactionist position) and developmental stages and sequences of first and target language acquisition; case studies, comparative analysis of the use of native and target languages in corpus data (e.g.: CHILDES database), recordings and/or transcriptions of real second language classroom interaction will be employed for the analysis of first and second language acquisition; comparison of second language acquisition in children and in adults; identifying developmental sequences in first language acquisition; stages in second language morpho-syntactic development; processes in second language acquisition; learner characteristics and individual variation in ultimate attainment in second language acquisition (e.g.: role of personality, language aptitude, intelligence, age of acquisition, motivation and attitudes, learner preferences and beliefs); differences between second language acquisition and foreign language learning contexts (e.g.: natural vs. instructional settings).

V.SEMESTER

Course Code

Course Name

Compulsory / Elective

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P

C

ECTS

EMB301

Classroom Management

C

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts related to classroom management. Physical, social and psychological dimensions of classroom management. Classroom rules and discipline in the classroom. Models related to classroom discipline and classroom management. The management of student behaviors in the classroom. Interaction in the classroom and interaction process. Student motivation in the classroom. Time management in the classroom. Teacher as a teaching leader in the classroom. The management of teacher-parent meetings. Creating positive classroom and learning environment. Cases related to classroom management according to school stages.

EMB303

Morality and Ethics in Education

C

2

0

2

3

Concepts and theories related to morals and ethics; ethical principle, code of conduct; professional ethics, teaching profession in terms of social, cultural, moral, ethical aspects; education and learning right; ethical principles in teaching, learning and evaluation process; ethical principles in the relationships with education co-operators (employers/managers, colleagues, parents, professional organizations and society); moral/ethical responsibilities of school/education managers, parents and students; unethical behaviors in professional life; public administration in Turkey; ethical regulations regarding education and teachers; unethical behaviors in the school and education; ethical dilemmas, problems and solutions; morals/ethics education and ethical committees in the school; school principal and teacher as a moral/ethical leader.

ELT301

Teaching English to Young Learners I

C

3

0

3

5

The differences between young language learners (Ages 5-12) and learners at other ages (in terms of learning linguistic skills and sub-skills) and myths about young language learners; language methodologies for young language learners (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) and strategies (e.g. meta-cognitive, cognitive, and socio-affective); vocabulary, language skills, language structure teaching activities (i.e. puzzle, story, play, and simulation), audio-visual tool design (i.e. picture, realia, caricatures, puppets and songs); selecting, sorting, material adaptation and evaluation of teaching points based on learner language proficiency, cognitive and affective development.

ELT303

Teaching Language Skills I

C

3

0

3

5

Techniques and stages of teaching listening, speaking, and vocabulary; building language awareness and teaching skills for language learners at various ages and language proficiency levels; lesson planning and techniques of the specific skills for a variety proficiency levels.

ELT305

 Language and Literature Teaching I

C

2

0

2

3

It focuses on the use of literature in language teaching; British and American literature and short stories and novels selected from the works originally written in English and different characteristics of those two types from other types; different approaches to the use of literature with young people and adults at every language level; the integration of literature and language teaching in these two literary genres (short stories and novels) in theory and practice; examination of literary texts by considering content richness and linguistic features; examination of culture teaching methods by using short stories and novels in the specified fields: objects and products in culture of native and target language in comparative and contrastive perspective; proverbs and idioms, stereotypes expressing cultural values; social structures, roles and relationships; customs / traditions / customs; beliefs, values, prohibitions and taboos, communities superstitious beliefs; political, historical and economic background; cultural institutions; metaphorical/ connotational side meaning, use of humor.

VI.SEMESTER

Course Code

Course Name

Compulsory / Elective

L

P

C

ECTS

EMB302

Measurement and Evaluation in Education

C

2

0

2

3

The place and importance of measurement and evaluation in education; basic concepts related to measurement and evaluation; psychometric (validity, reliability, usefulness) characteristics of measuring instruments; developing and implementing success tests; interpreting test results and giving feedback; analysis of test and item scores; evaluation and grading.

EMB304

 Turkish Education System and School Management

C

2

0

2

3

The formation of education systems and the structure of the Turkish education system; Structural organization of central, provincial and foreign divisions of the Ministry of National Education. Basic legislative regulations related to Turkish Education System. The main levels of formal education, namely, the levels of pre-primary, primary school, lower secondary school, upper secondary and higher education institutions. Manpower, physical, technological and financial resources in the Turkish education system; Attempts to reform and regeneration of the Turkish education system; organization-management theories and processes; school as a social system and organization; management of human resources; student personal affairs; education and training related jobs; school management related jobs; school, environment, community and family relations; Current discussions and orientations regarding the Turkish education system and school.

ELT302

Teaching English to Young Learners II

C

3

0

3

5

Young learner (5-12) course syllabuses (e.g.: story-based, content-based, theme-based, task-based), effective use of child literature within a chosen syllabus; video recordings of young learner classrooms with reference to classroom management, presentation of language and practice.

ELT304

Teaching Language Skills II

C

3

0

3

5

Techniques and stages of teaching reading, writing, and grammar, building language awareness and teaching skills for language learners at various ages and language proficiency levels; lesson planning and techniques of the specific skills for a variety proficiency levels.

ELT306

Language and Literature Teaching II

C

2

0

2

3

It focuses on the use of literature in language teaching; English and American literature and the analysis of examples of poetry and theatrical plays selected from the originally written in English and features that distinguish two types from other literary genres; activities that draw attention to the richness of the literary texts; the use of poetry and theatre play and the teaching of cultural texts: comparative and contradictory objects and products in the native and target language and culture; proverbs and idioms, cultural values stereotyped expressions; social structures, roles and relations; customs / traditions / customs; beliefs, values, prohibitions and taboos, superstitious beliefs specific to societies; political, historical and economic background; cultural institutions; metaphoric / associative side meaning, use of humour.

VII.SEMESTER

Course Code

Course Name

Compulsory / Elective

L

P

C

ECTS

EMB401

School Practicum I

C

2

6

5

10

Observing special language teaching methods and skills; micro-teaching, organizing pair and group work, developing and adapting materials, preparing classroom, setting, classroom management, assessment and evaluation and reflection

EMB403

Special Education and Inclusion

C

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts related to special education; principles and historical development of special education; legislative regulations related to special education; diagnosis and evaluation in special education; individualization of teaching; inclusion and supportive special education services; involvement of families in education and collaboration with family; characteristics of various inability and ability groups; education approaches and teaching strategies oriented to different groups; effective strategies and behavior patterns in classroom management.

EGK401

Community Service Applications

C

1

2

2

3

Society, community service practices and social responsibility concepts; social responsibility projects in terms of social and cultural values; identifying current social problems; preparing projects for solving established social problems; voluntary participation in social responsibility projects as individuals and groups; participating in social responsibility projects in various institutions and organizations; participate in scientific events such as panels, conferences, congresses, symposiums as spectators, speakers or organizers; evaluating the results of social responsibility projects.

ELT401

Developing Course Content in Teaching English Language

C

3

0

3

3

Theory and principles of ELT materials design (e.g.: selecting, adapting, developing and evaluating materials) and the basic arguments for and against the use of coursebooks in the classroom; the relation between methodology, ideology and the coursebook writer; format for the selection of language materials: suitability regarding the format, the students’ proficiency level, learnability, ease of use, cultural content, availability of communicative interaction and language use, and the use of corpus-based authentic materials set in a real-world context which allows learners to interact with each other or the teacher in meaningful ways; adapting or developing materials for language teaching: adapting coursebook materials to particular learning needs and teaching contexts, designing teaching materials and supplementing materials parallel to the methodology, to the level and needs of the students and to present school environment; evaluation of materials and text books used in EFL classroom settings, language material and textbook evaluation criteria and ways to relate materials design to current ELT methodology.

ELT403

Translation

C

3

0

3

3

Within the scope of this course, Turkish-English, English-Turkish translations are proposed in different types of text; the relationship between language informational structure and context is examined in the translation process; it is aimed to increase the awareness of teacher candidates about the similarities and differences between the two languages; the harmony between translation approaches and text types is emphasized.

VIII.SEMESTER

Course Code

Course Name

Compulsory / Elective

L

P

C

ECTS

EMB402

School Practicum II

C

2

6

5

15

Observing special language teaching methods and skills; micro-teaching, organizing pair and group work, developing and adapting materials, preparing classroom setting, classroom management, assessment and evaluation and reflection

EMB404

Guidance at School

C

2

0

2

3

The place of guidance and psychological counseling (GPC) services in education; the philosophy, purpose, principles and program of the developmental guidance model (comprehensive developmental GPC program); basic services / interventions; role and function of teachers in classroom guidance; Competencies to be gained in educational, professional, personal and social areas within the scope of GPC services; cooperation between school principal and teachers, and counselor and psychological counselor; preparation and implementation of class GPC plans and programs.

ELT402

Test Preparation and assessment in English Language Teaching

C

3

0

3

4

Types of test and measurement methods used for different age groups and language levels in language-proficient teaching; principles for measuring and evaluating language skills; types of questions used in measuring reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar; exam preparation techniques and evaluation criteria; preparation of various question examples and exam evaluation studies.

FIELD KNOWLEDGE ELECTIVE COURSE LIST

Course Code

Course Name

Compulsory / Elective

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P

C

ECTS

ELT221

Language and Society

E

2

0

2

4

Basic concepts in the interaction of language with society and the individual; geographical and social differences in language societies; linguistics diversity; changes in languages, language and culture, language planning

ELT223

World Englishes and Culture

E

2

0

2

4

The use of English as an international language; English as a common language and the different varieties of English in the World; the reflection of English as an international language in English language teaching and teacher education; developing students’ awareness of the relation between language and culture and the analysis of the place of culture in language teaching; evaluating the cultural elements by analysing materials such as coursebooks.

ELT225

Pragmatics and Language Teaching

E

2

0

2

4

Information about basic concepts and theories of pragmatics; application of politeness theory to English language teaching, preparation of materials for teaching utterances in specific contexts

ELT222

Coursebook Evaluation in English Language Teaching

E

2

0

2

4

Physical, educational, visual design and language features and standards that should be found in the course books; the appropriateness of the coursebook contents for the curriculum; the analysis of the content of some of the coursebooks in terms of content, language, suitability for student level, format, attractiveness, contribution to meaningful learning, ease of use in teaching, etc.

ELT224

Drama in English Language Teaching

E

2

0

2

4

The definition and meaning of drama; the terms such as psycho-drama, creative drama, education socio-drama and etc.; the relationship between drama and play; the history of drama practices in education; the structure and stages of drama in education; drama setting and teacher qualities; the assessment of drama; examples from the field that match the educational goal, the development and application of examples.

ELT321

Material Design in English Language Teaching

E

2

0

2

4

Using field-specific instructional technologies; types of software and purposes of their use; principles of design and development of materials to be used in teaching of the field; determination of material needs; designing two and three dimensional teaching materials; worksheets; slides; development of teaching materials such as VCD, DVD, MP3 and MP4 files etc.; evaluation of classroom applications done by using different teaching materials.

ELT323

Current Approaches in English Language Teaching

E

2

0

2

4

Course design in English Language Teaching, approaches to different student needs such as English as second / foreign / international / special purpose / academic language; current practices such as constructivist approach, content-oriented, task-oriented, problem-focused, holistic language teaching, multiple intelligence and holistic language approach; second language / foreign language teaching and cultural teaching in language teaching, use of technology in language classes, place of communication in the developing world and intercultural interaction.

ELT322

Teaching Vocabulary in English Language Teaching

E

2

0

2

4

English vocabulary focuses on analyzing the relationship between semantics and discourse, and developing the skills of teaching vocabulary with integrated vocabulary skills; students will be given the opportunity to assess the different types of English words, forms of word formation, and different meanings of words in context; elements of vocabulary teaching in the classroom and various text types that can be used in class, resources such as dictionary and corpus and vocabulary teaching techniques are covered; this course also focuses on exams that can be used to measure English vocabulary and teaching / learning strategies that support students' vocabulary learning.

ELT324

English in Mass Communication

E

2

0

2

4

Students will be familiarized with published and online mass communication tools such as newspapers, and magazines; they will recognize the features of language used in mass communication and also they will be able to apply this knowledge in their writing; they will be able to analyse and critically evaluate editorial letters, articles and columns; they will be able to understand the validity and reliability of the news items and articles in mass communication; they will be able to write brief news items, headlines, advertisements, editorial letters by using the language features used in mass communication; and they will also be able to analyse how the target language is used to reflect its own cultural properties by looking into real life samples.

ELT421

Assessment of Classroom Learning

E

2

0

2

4

Assessment tools used in education and their characteristics; assessment tools based on traditional approaches: written examinations, short- answer exams, true-false type tests, multiple choice tests, matching tests, oral examinations; tools for multi-faceted recognition of students: observation, interview, performance assessment, student portfolio, research papers, research projects, peer evaluation, self- evaluation, attitude scales; points to be considered in the evaluation of student success; evaluation of learning outcomes and grading.

ELT423

Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching

E

2

0

2

4

In this course where sociolinguistics is defined as the investigation of language in social contexts, information about the research topics in sociolinguistics and their types are provided. The students learn that there are different language usages in the society, and the language use changes depending on the region, social status, and ethnic groups. At the end of the course students will be able to understand the relationship between sociolinguistics and language teaching and understand how language changes within society.

ELT422

Discourse Analysis Language Teaching

E

2

0

2

4

English language teacher candidates will be able to analyze naturally occurring language use with reference to language skills and teaching practices in various discourse types and understand the importance of discourse for teaching languages. They can also explain the relationship between analysis of discourse and language teaching.

ELT424

Teaching Integrated Language Skills

E

2

0

2

4

This course aims to help teacher trainees teach communicative language skills in an integrated way by helping them improve their knowledge and use of teaching methods and techniques, their competence of integrating language skills such as reading, speaking, listening, and writing in a lesson plan for adolescent and adult learners, and their competence of how to integrate grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation into skill-based lesson plans.

TEACHING KNOWLEDGE ELECTIVE COURSE LIST

Course Code

Course Name

Compulsory / Elective

L

P

C

ECTS

EMB221

History of Education

E

2

0

2

4

Education in ancient times (Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Indian, Chinese, Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations); Education in Eastern, Western and Islamic societies in the Middle Ages and New Age; Renaissance, Reform, Enlightenment Movements and education; Education in the Industrial Age and the Modern Period; Relations of Islamic culture and civilization with Western civilization; the birth of national / nation states and the development of national education systems; post-modern society debates and education; Basic changes and transformations in education in the world since ancient times.

EMB223

Learning Difficulty

E

2

0

2

4

Definition, characteristics and classification of learning difficulties: Educational, psychological, medical factors; prevalence and incidence; causes of learning disability; early intervention; response model to intervention; screening / diagnosis: medical, developmental and educational screening / diagnostics; academic and non-academic characteristics; team and collaboration; educational environments; scientifically based applications; supporting reading, writing and math skills; supporting non-academic skills.

EMB225

Micro Teaching

E

2

0

2

4

Basic concepts and principles of effective teaching and learning; teachers' professional competence, attitude, role and behavior; preparing a lesson plan; the scope, benefits and limitations of micro teaching method; preparing active learning activities suitable for the subject; sample teaching practices in the classroom; recording lecture presentations on video; evaluation of the course by using the records; Improving the prepared activities and lectures.

EMB222

Project Preparation in Education

E

2

0

2

4

Project concept and project types; curriculum and project-based learning; project programs in schools (TUBITAK, EU and others); choosing the topic for the project; literature review; logical framework in the project; planning and management of the project; application of scientific method in the project; preparing and developing a project report; finalizing the project report; project evaluation and examination of good examples; project presentations, poster and brochure design techniques.

EMB224

Education Law

E

2

0

2

4

Basic concepts of law and administrative law; sources of management law; rights and duties in management; The Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Declaration of Human Rights; administrative and judicial control of teachers; Basic laws establishing and regulating the Turkish Education System; duties, rights and responsibilities of education stakeholders.

EMB226

Attention Deficiency and Hyperactivity Disorder

E

2

0

2

4

Definition and characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); Basic symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit, hyperactivity and impulsivity); The effects of ADHD on the child in terms of social, emotional and school success; Causes of ADHD; Risk factors in the development of ADHD; ADHD types; Approaches to children with ADHD; Guiding students with ADHD; Education of children with ADHD; ensuring school-family cooperation.

EMB321

Character and Value Education

E

2

0

2

4

Conceptual framework: Character, personality/personality, value, virtue, morality, temperament, temperament, etc.; character development and training; family, environment and school in character and education development; definition and classification of values; sources of values and individual, social, cultural, religious, moral foundations; character and value education approaches and applications; culture of intercultural differentiation and coexistence in character and value education; character and value training in terms of educational philosophy and objectives; teaching methods and techniques in character/value education; crisis of values and education in modern and multicultural societies; value education in the human-cultural development process; Examples of value education from Turkish education and cultural history, values education practices and research in Turkey; teacher as a role model in character and value training       

EMB323

Education Anthropology

E

2

0

2

4

The subject, basic concepts, history and method of anthropology; basic approaches in social-cultural anthropology; basic concepts of education and educational anthropology from an anthropological point of view: Culture, acculturation, acculturation, adaptation, subculture, counterculture, common culture, etc; cultural foundations and functions of education; intercultural differentiation, education and learning; school as a living space, school cultures and ethnographies; media, mass media, popular culture and education; globalization, cultural interaction, cultural literacy and education; Education in oral and written literary works in the history of Turkish culture and civilization; The roles of parents and children in Turkish family structure.

EMB325

Extracurricular Activities in Education

E

2

0

2

4

Formal program and extracurricular activities / implicit program concepts in education; implicit programming approaches; cognitive and affective domain learning and implicit curriculum; school as a ritual place; school ceremonies as extracurricular activities at school; importance and management of social, cultural, sportive and artistic activities at school; the place and importance of the implicit program in values education; non-program (commemoration, celebration, meeting, graduation etc.) activities in terms of values education.

EMB327

Adult Education and Lifelong Learning

E

2

0

2

4

Definition and scope of adult education; concepts related to adult education (continuing education, public education, non-formal education, vocational education etc.); Historical development of adult education in Turkey; approaches and models related to adult education; adults and learning; purpose, scope and historical development of lifelong learning; Lifelong learning applications in Turkish education system.

EMB322

Critical and Analytic Thinking

E

2

0

2

4

Basic concepts and definitions; the brain as a thinking organ, ways of thinking and grouping of thinking; involuntary thinking and its features; voluntary thinking and its features; methods of voluntary thinking; critical and analytical thinking; Basic features and criteria of critical and analytical thinking, stages of critical and analytical thinking; Factors affecting critical and analytical thinking; the scope of critical and analytical thinking; critical and analytical reading; critical and analytical listening; critical and analytical writing.

EMB324

Education of Children in Hospitals

E

2

0

2

4

Developmental characteristics, interests and needs, mental state of hospitalized children according to age groups; interaction between hospital staff, child and family; hospital preparation training, diagnosis, treatment and preparation for surgery; preparing and implementing activity plans for children in hospital such as games, music, art, drama, mathematics, stories, etc.; interaction between hospital schools and terminally ill children, their families and staff.

EMB326

Drama in Education

E

 2

0 

2 

4 

Basic concepts of drama and creative drama (drama, creativity, creative drama, play and theater pedagogy, communication-interaction, role playing, improvisation, action, dramatic play, children's theater, puppet, pantomime, etc.); stages, dimensions and elements of creative drama; role playing and improvisation; history of creative drama; social events and creative drama relationship; application steps of drama in education; resources that can be used in drama in education; Preparation and implementation of creative drama lesson plan; The contribution of drama to individual and social development.

EMB328

Comparative Education

E

2

0

2

4

Definition, scope and history of comparative education; method and research in comparative education; Comparison of education systems of different countries in terms of structure, functioning, school levels, human resources, financing of education, privatization in education, policy making, planning and implementation in education; gender, social justice and equality in education in different countries; reform and innovation initiatives in education in different countries; teacher and education / school manager training systems in different countries; globalization and internationalization in education; international exams, institutions and organizations related to education.

EMB421

Child Psychology

E

2

0

2

4

Basic concepts, history and methods of child psychology; prenatal development; development areas and characteristics of infancy; early childhood development areas and characteristics; final childhood development areas and characteristics; child in family structure; the child in the school system; childhood adaptation and behavior problems; children with special needs.

EMB423

Inclusive Education

E

2

0

2

4

Inclusiveness and the content of inclusiveness; inclusive education: definition, content and importance; legal basis of inclusive education; national and international legislation; approaches and standards in inclusive education; teacher roles in inclusive education; inclusive curriculum and materials; attitudes and values in inclusive education; inclusive school and classroom; preparing an action plan for inclusive education; inclusive education practices: features that differentiate students, effective communication, language used, psychosocial support, differentiation and examples of teaching, methods and techniques, planning teaching, inclusiveness in course materials and selection of inclusive activities; lesson design applications.

EMB425

Museum Education

E

2

0

2

4

Definition and characteristics of the museum, exhibition in museums; museum and museum education; museum types; The development of Turkish museology; an overview of the history of museology in the world; museum, art, culture and civilization relationship; museum and art education; museum and society; the contribution of museums to historical awareness; claiming historical artifacts; Contemporary museology in the world and in Turkey.

EMB427

Individualization and Adaptation of Teaching

E

2

0

2

4

The concept of individualization and its importance in education; Things to do for individualization: curriculum-based evaluation, rough evaluation, criterion-dependent measurement tool preparation, rules to be followed in evaluation; determining long-term and short-term teaching goals; Arrangements that can be made in classrooms and schools for inclusion / integration; adapting teaching; Examples of individualization and adaptation in mainstreaming / integration classes.

EMB422

Program Development in Education

E

2

0

2

4

Basic concepts of program development; theoretical foundations of program development; program types; philosophical, social, historical, psychological and economic foundations of curricula; curriculum development and features of teaching programs; stages of program development; the basic elements of the program (goal, content, process, evaluation) and the relationships between the elements; classification of goals and their relationship with program elements; content editing approaches; determination of training needs; program development process and models; curriculum design approaches; program evaluation models; program literacy; The duties and responsibilities of teachers in the development of curricula; Features of MEB curriculums; implementation of teaching programs; new approaches and trends in program development in the world and in Turkey.

EMB424

Out of School Learning Environments

E

2

0

2

4

Out-of-school education and learning concepts; the scope and importance of out-of-school learning; teaching in out-of-school settings; teaching methods, techniques (project-based learning, station technique, etc.) and teaching materials suitable for out-of-school learning environments; out of school learning environments (museums, science centers, zoos, botanical gardens, planetariums, industrial establishments, national parks, science festivals, science camps, natural environments, etc.); developing out-of-school learning spaces and environments; planning, implementation and evaluation of out-of-school learning activities.

EMB426

Sustainable Development and Education

E

2

0

2

4

Sustainability concept and usage areas; sustainability in terms of social sciences and natural sciences; sustainability in the context of social change; education and sustainability; the future of humanity and sustainability; migration, poverty and inequality; sustainable environment; ecology, global environmental problems and sustainability; sustainable society in harmony with nature; population, economic system and natural environment; technological developments, consumption habits and environment; social responsibility studies, sustainability in terms of tangible and intangible cultural heritage; rethinking human-nature relations in the axis of sustainability.

EMB428

Open and Distance Learning

E

2

0

2

4

Basic concepts and philosophy of open and distance learning; the development of distance education in the world; The development of distance education in Turkey; learner and guide roles in distance education; technologies used in distance education; management of open and distance education; classroom management and components in open and distance learning; open educational resources and trends in the world; mass open online courses; personalized learning environments; problems related to open and distance education and their solutions; open and distance education practices in teacher training; individual teaching material development and student support services in open and distance education; Determining teaching strategies for different learning situations; research and evaluation in distance education.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ELECTIVE COURSE LIST

Course Code

Course Name

Compulsory / Elective

L

P

C

ECTS

EGK221

Culture and Language

E

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts of language and culture; sources and elements of culture; oral and written culture; material and spiritual culture; culture from individual and social perspectives; culture as the unifying and separating; acculturation, acculturation, cultural diffusion and adaptation; culture in terms of cognitive, symbolic, structural-functional approaches; language as a system of symbols; individual language and language acquisition; the effect of language on human consciousness; the relationship between culture, language, cognition and reality; the function of language to convey knowledge and culture, to establish social relations and communication; the development and transmission of language and culture; national identity and language; dynamics of changes in culture and language; discussions on the mutual interaction of changes in culture and language; national cultures; globalization, multilingualism and multiculturalism.

EGK223

Traditional Turkish Handicrafts

E

2

0

2

3

Terms and concepts related to traditional Turkish arts; the importance of traditional Turkish arts; their contribution to the individual, society and the national economy; Historical development of traditional Turkish arts (Huns, Göktürks, Uyghurs, Seljuks, Principalities and Ottoman Period); Ahi and Guild Organization; Institutions and organizations related to Turkish arts in the Republican era; Classification of traditional arts according to raw materials and production techniques; traditional weaving (carpet-rug, fabric, etc.), printing, knitting, felt, glass (stained glass, glassware, bead, etc.) arts; metal (iron, copper, silver and gold, etc.) arts; wood (kündekari, carving and mother-of-pearl inlay) arts; tile-ceramic and stonemasonry arts; education, production and marketing of traditional Turkish arts.

EGK225

Economy and Entrepreneurship

E

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts of economics and economic systems; basic concepts of business and business management; establishment, purposes and legal structure of the enterprise; management processes and functions in businesses; management of human resources and other resources; concepts of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship, success factors in entrepreneurship; entrepreneurship culture, entrepreneurship process and entrepreneurship types; career planning, original ideas, extraordinary examples; Turkish Patent and Trademark Office; Industrial Property Law; small and medium businesses; management processes and functions in small businesses; business idea development, innovation and innovation, business plan making, business plan elements, writing and presentation; preparing a project about entrepreneurship in a specific field and subject.

EGK227

Professional English

E

2

0

2

3

Basic English reading-writing-listening skills; basic concepts of child development and stages; basic concepts of basic education and secondary education; basic concepts of educational sciences; examples of dialogue between student-parent-teacher; techniques for listening and understanding texts with academic content (youtube, teachertube, tedx talks, etc.); verbal skills for professional development (vocabulary, phrases, etc.); writing skills (writing petition, preparing reports, creating a CV, writing a short message, creating lesson goals, etc.) reading skills (reading written texts using web 2.0 tools, etc.); translation studies in the relevant teaching field.

EGK229

Turkish Cultural Geography

E

2

0

2

3

Culture, people and society; Turkish culture and Turkish civilization; The first ethnographic sources about Turks; Turkish states in history; State, administrative, military and social structure in Turks; Folk beliefs and mythology in Turks; Relationship between people and space in Turks; Oral, written and material culture in Turks; Family structure in Turks; Demographic and cultural consequences of migration in Turkish history; Spread of Turkish culture and its effect on neighboring geographies; Tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Turkey; the transfer of natural and cultural heritage to future generations.

EGK231

Foreign Language III

E

2

0

2

3

Exchange ideas about dreams with personal and professional hopes about the future. They can usually talk about what they watch on TV and their favorite TV shows. They can explain the training they received and their future training plans. They can talk about their favorite types of music. They can talk about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and give and get an idea of healthy living habits. They can talk about relationships and dating, including meeting people through social media. They can go to the restaurant, order food, participate in a polite dinner chat and pay for the food. The workplace can exchange ideas on safety issues, report an injury and explain the rules and regulations. They can exchange opinions about polite behavior and behavior and respond appropriately to un kind behavior.

EGK222

Career Planning and Development

E

2

0

2

3

Career concept, career planning and its stages; individual career development, creating a career strategy; career planning model, career options in related teaching fields; CV preparation and CV types, CV format and samples, Important points in CV preparation; cover letters, introductory letters, job interview, aims, method and types, preparation for interview and interview stages; situations that may be encountered in negotiations; question types, body language-bodily signs.

EGK224

Turkish Folk Dances

E

2

0

2

3

Definition of folklore; rhythm and perception studies, play and folk dance-figure studies; local differences in folk dances, figure studies, local figures, bar type local figure learning, halay and spoon type local figure learning, horon and welcome type local figure learning, zeybek type local figure learning; studies about the attitudes and ways of playing the games learned; staging of folk dances, staging types and differences

EGK226

Addiction and Addiction Control

E

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts and definitions; types of addiction (substance addiction, technology addiction, etc.); causes of addiction; the risk factors in the family, peer group and social context that prepare the person for the substance addiction process; communication skills in dependent children, adolescents and adults; the role of social work in addiction; addiction related models; efforts to prevent addiction; consequences of addiction; national policy and strategy methods in combating addiction; reintegration process.

EGK228

Arts and Aesthetics

E

2

0

2

3

Art, fine arts, craft and culture; art and education; art, creativity and artwork; philosophy of art and aesthetics; art and aesthetic theories; art criticism; art history, art in pre-modern, modern and post-modern periods; art and social context; art and everyday life; Turkish-Islamic art-aesthetics and works of art; the position of art and craftsman in the process of social change; Development of art in Turkey; today's understanding of art; civilization building and art; art, aesthetics and morality.

EGK232

Foreign Language IV

E

2

0

2

3

They can attend meetings within their specialty and talk about personal economic issues. They can talk about their personal and professional lifestyle. They can talk about education, experience, strengths and weaknesses and exchange ideas about their career path. They can talk about mental processes and how to increase the effectiveness of the work by using them. Choose a suitable language, including praise and sympathy in social settings. They can exchange ideas about leadership qualities and talk about the leaders they like.

EGK321

Human Relations and Communication

E

2

0

2

3

Definition and classification of interpersonal relationships; theoretical approaches about interpersonal relations (psychoanalytic, attachment, contemporary theories); theoretical approaches to interpersonal relationships (social, psychological, cognitive theories); interpersonal relationships as a developmental process (infancy and childhood, adolescence and adulthood); factors affecting interpersonal relationships; gender, gender roles and interpersonal relationships; self-adaptation and self-disclosure in interpersonal relationships; communication and communication errors; effective communication skills; interpersonal problems, conflict and conflict resolution approaches; human relations in terms of intercultural differentiation.

EGK323

Nutrition and Health

E

2

0

2

3

Natural and healthy diet; fight obesity; food additives; wellness and exercise; Growth and development; healthy sex life; fight against addiction (tobacco, alcohol, substance abuse, etc.); traffic, disaster and first aid.

EGK325

History of Turkish Art

E

2

0

2

3

Art styles from Hun Art to Göktürk, Uygur, Karahanlı, Gazneli, Great Seljuk, Anatolian Seljuk, Principalities and Ottoman period, architecture, sculpture and painting samples belonging to these periods are analyzed comparatively; Turkish art works and artists starting from the Republic Period Art.

EGK327

Turkish Sign Language

E

2

0

2

3

Basic concepts of sign language; Turkish sign language, its history and features; Letters in Turkish sign language; sound knowledge; internal structure of the sign, synchronicity and succession; hand alphabet in terms of phonology; form information in sign language, the configuration and formatting of the sign; word classes and pronouns; sign language syntax; word order, sentence types; question sentences; semantics in sign language; meaning and reference, types of meaning, idioms; Conversation with Turkish sign language.

EGK329

Media Literacy

E

2

0

2

3

Information literacy; conscious use of internet and social media; the effects of social media on individuals; power to disseminate and mislead information; news dissemination power; media and perception management; legal rights and responsibilities regarding media and internet; Copyright; right to personality; information confidentiality; violation of privacy; use of language in the media; value and quality analysis of news; popular culture; male and female roles in media; consumption culture and advertisements; stereotyping in media.

EGK331

Foreign Language V

E

2

0

2

3

They can talk in detail about the most popular paintings and architectural designs. Social problems can be discussed on issues related to possible solutions to problems. Participate in discussions about conservation, sustainability and nature conservation. They can talk about the events and problems in the news and how they affect people and companies. They can talk about the risks in life, including changing jobs and doing dangerous sports. They can compare education with various forms of schools. They can exchange ideas about a variety of jokes, including difficult styles such as sarcasm. Understand a variety of communication styles, including direct, indirect, formal, and informal styles. Exchange ideas on quality of life and requirements.

EGK322

Human Rights and Democracy Education

E

2

0

2

3

The concept of human rights and its historical development; types of human rights; understanding of democracy, principles, approaches and human rights; democracy education and democratic education; family and democracy education; education as a human right; preschool education and democracy education; primary school education program and education for democracy; democracy education in secondary education; higher education and education for democracy; democratic school and classroom environment.

EGK324

History and Philosophy of Science

E

2

0

2

3

Science, philosophy, scientific method; Ancient Greece, Medieval Europe, Scholastic philosophy and science; Science and philosophy in Islamic cultural geography; Science in Mesopotamia; Science and philosophy in Renaissance Europe; science and philosophy in the age of enlightenment; classification of sciences; relations of science, scientism (science), ideology, ethics and religion; science and paradigms; Vienna and Frankfurt schools of thought; Science criticism in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

EGK326

Science and Research Ethics

E

2

0

2

3

Science, nature and development of science and scientific research; the concept of ethics and ethical theories; research and publication ethics; unethical behavior and ethical violations in the research process; ethical issues regarding authorship and copyright; biased publishing, editing, refereeing and ethics; publication ethics and unethical behaviors in the publishing process; legal regulations and boards related to research and publication ethics; Ways to be followed in detecting ethical violations; common violations of research, publication ethics and methods to prevent them.

EGK328

Turkish Music

E

2

0

2

3

Music elements belonging to Turkish communities living in Central Asia and Anatolia, Turkish mythology (human, creation, religious rituals and holidays, etc.), mythological elements in Turkish Folk Music repertoire, music types existing in Turkish States and Communities, Turkish Folk Music in the historical process and the development of Turkish Art Music; mutual interaction of different traditions and styles related to music; instruments, composers, performers and their sample works.

EGK332

Foreign Language VI

E

2

0

2

3

They can discuss science and technology issues, including robotics and new inventions. Talk and exchange ideas about what famous artists and artists are doing. They can use a variety of techniques to support verbal and written creativity. Exchange ideas about financial planning and give ideas about personal finance and understand the ideas received. They can talk about the stress in their own life and the lives of their colleagues. Exchange ideas on research techniques in a wide range of subjects.