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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2013, Vol. 4(2) 35-40

A Negotiated Syllabus: Potential Advantages and Drawbacks in English Preparatory Programs at Universities

Gokhan OZTURK

pp. 35 - 40

Publish Date: April 30, 2013  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

One of the most basic process in language teaching contexts is the design of the curriculum and syllabus. Although there are certain models in the literature, changing needs of language teaching leads to new ones which appeals to the learners better than the others. One of these new models is the negotiated syllabus in language classrooms. This study aims to theoretically discuss the potential implementation of a negotiated syllabus in English preparatory programs at universities in Turkey. The definitions of a negotiated syllabus and the situations where a negotiated syllabus is necessary are presented and then, they are associated with the cases in preparatory programs by discussing the common points. Finally, the advantages and probable drawbacks of a negotiated syllabus in these programs are presented and several solutions are suggested for the stated drawbacks. Finally, the paper summarizes the important points and proposes a discussion point that would lead to further research studies.

Keywords: A Negotiated Syllabus, Potential Advantages, Drawbacks, English Preparatory Programs, Universities


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
OZTURK, G. (2013). A Negotiated Syllabus: Potential Advantages and Drawbacks in English Preparatory Programs at Universities. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 4(2), 35-40.

Harvard
OZTURK, G. (2013). A Negotiated Syllabus: Potential Advantages and Drawbacks in English Preparatory Programs at Universities. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 4(2), pp. 35-40.

Chicago 16th edition
OZTURK, Gokhan (2013). "A Negotiated Syllabus: Potential Advantages and Drawbacks in English Preparatory Programs at Universities". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 4 (2):35-40.