AN ANALYTIC LOOK AT A LANGUAGE COURSE DESIGN MODEL

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Gulcin Mutlu
"Necmettin Erbakan University"
Ece Sarigul
"Mef University"

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This study aims to qualitatively examine and elaborate on the characteristics of the course design model devised by Graves (2000). Drawing upon the traditional components and principals of instructional design, Graves’ course design model is innovative or different in that it has been more specially developed for language course design purposes and thus is believed to be more suited to the nature of language courses with its consideration of the main elements or characteristics of language teaching and learning processes. This descriptive study centers upon the seven main examination criteria, which are in fact the main procedures as suggested by Graves (2000). These are a) defining context, b) conceptualizing content, c) organizing the course, d) formulating goals and objectives, e) assessing needs, f) developing materials and finally g) designing an assessment plan. In this essence, each criterion was first introduced and explained in detail before the researchers extend their critical outlook into the functionality and practical use of the relevant steps and strategies recommended by Graves (2000). This critical analysis and review on the Graves’ course design model revealed that the model employs the traditional components of the ADDIE generic and lends itself well also to be used in the other disciplines other than foreign languages. The final part of this report will provide suggestions as regards the potential application of the model specifically in English language curriculum development and more broadly in the curriculum and course development procedures pertaining to other discipline areas.

Keywords: course design model, English language teaching, instructional

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Vol. 4 No. 4 (2017)
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Author Biographies

Gulcin Mutlu, "Necmettin Erbakan University"

Lecturer Dr  Gülçin Mutlu is a full time academic at the School of Foreign Languages at Necmettin Erbakan University in Konya, Turkey. She graduated from the Department of ELT from Dokuz Eylul University. She holds an MA in the field of TEFL from Bilkent University and  a Phd degree in the field of Curriculum and Instruction from Middle East Technical University. Her special interests are motivation and persistence in foreign language study, teaching speaking skills, EFL learning environment and foreign language curriculum development and instruction

Ece Sarigul, "Mef University"

Assist.Prof.Dr.Ece Sarigul is an academic at ELT Department, MEF University, Konya, Turkey. She has graduted from ELT Department of Selcuk University. She holds an MA and Ph.D. in the field of ELT from Gazi University and an MA in the field of Educational Administration from Necmettin Erbakan University. Her special interests are ELT methodology, lexicology, semantics, classroom management, teaching young learners, foreign language curriculum and instruction, foreign language teacher education, and teacher development

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