This document summarizes the context of English language courses at Ege University in Izmir, Turkey. It describes the student population as generally young adults from Turkey who are mostly monolingual and taking the courses to pass exams and move to main university departments. The physical setting of medium-sized classrooms in a U-shape configuration is also outlined. The courses are mandatory, follow a standard syllabus and exams across sections, and involve coursebooks, a resource center, and technology. Classes meet 5 days a week for 25-30 hours over two semesters totaling around 9 months.

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4. »170 universities
»Private + state
»Ege University

5. » People
» Physical setting
» Nature of course and institution
» Teaching Resources
» Time
Factors to Consider in Defining the Context (Graves)

6. » People
» 20-28 students
» Young adults, adults
» Mixed gender
» Turkish & a few Kurdish
» Generally monolingual
» Passing the exam and moving on to main
departments

7. » Physical setting
» In Izmir, 3rd biggest city in Turkey
» U shape
» Medium-sized classrooms
» Chair desks
» Same classroom (except for listening)

8. » Nature of course and institution
» Mandatory – depending on departments
» Same syllabus, lesson plan, exams for all ss.
» Exams (midterms & final) + speaking

9. » Teaching Resources
» Coursebooks
» Resource center
» Projectors + computers
» Tape recorders-cassettes

10. » Time
» 2 semesters
» 5 days a week / nine months
» 25-30 hours a week
» Morning – afternoon - evening

11. Source: Education First, www.ef.com/epi

12. » 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/