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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Master's Degree
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Department / Program
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English Language Teaching
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Course objectives:
Critically analyze key contemporary issues in ELT.
Evaluate empirical research in relation to ELT theory and practice.
Synthesize theoretical perspectives with pedagogical applications.
Demonstrate academic reading, discussion, and writing skills at MA level.
Design research-informed responses to ELT-related problems.
Reflect on their professional identity as language teachers and researchers
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Course Content
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Course description
This course explores contemporary and critical issues in English Language Teaching (ELT) through an in-depth examination of
selected topics informed by current research, theory, and classroom practice. Designed for graduate-level students, the course
encourages critical engagement with academic literature, reflective practice, and research-informed pedagogical decision-making.
Topics may include technology-enhanced language learning, motivation and affective factors, intercultural competence, teacher
cognition and identity, assessment literacy, and emerging trends such as artificial intelligence in ELT.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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The course will utilize several instructional techniques such as discussing, question-and answer, pair/group
work, brainstorming, micro teaching, presentations.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Associate Prof.Dr. Seda Sıvacı seda.sivaci@hku.edu.tr
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Academic articles and supplementary readings provided or approved by the instructor.
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Course Notes
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Materials will be provided by the instructor and students
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