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INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATIONS
College of Education
Department of Foreign Language Teaching (Full Time)
- University of Massachusetts in Boston
Department of Linguistics (Part Time, on-line)
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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Pennsylvania State University, April 2002
College of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Language and Literacy Education (Bilingual and Multicultural Education Option)
Dissertation Title: A struggle for power in ELT teacher development programs: A postmodern critical study. Unpublished Doctoral Thesis.
Dissertation Advisor: Dr. Miryam Espinosa-Dulanto.
GPA: 3.84
Hacettepe University, 1998
Institute of Social Sciences, American Culture and Literature Department
Area of concentration: Ethnic identity in American drama
Non-thesis. Courses completed in 1998.
Hacettepe University, 1996
Faculty of Letters, American Culture and Literature Department
BA Degree received in June 1998 with a dual minor in British Language and Literature and Education. Certificate for Teaching English as a Foreign Language is attained. Graduated in top 1%. GPA: 3.38.
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PUBLICATIONS
PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
1. Arikan, A., Taser, D., & Sarac, H. S. S. (in review). The effective foreign language teacher from the perspectives of Turkish preparatory school students. Education and Science.
2. Unver, S., Arikan, A., & Suzer, S. (in review). Constructing “Turkish History of Education” course in German and English language teaching curricula through students’ views. Hacettepe University Journal of Education.
3. Arikan, A. (in review). Environmental peace education in foreign language learners’ English grammar lessons. Journal of Peace Education.
4. Arikan, A. (in review). Topics of reading passages in ELT course books: What do our students really read? The Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal.
5. Arikan, A. (accepted for publication). Using visual materials in the teaching of short story. Gazi University Journal of Education.
6. Arikan, A. (2007). Socially responsible teaching against ageism: Some practical solutions. The Internet TESL Journal 13(8). ( download) 7. Tekir, S. & Arikan, A. (2007). An analysis of English language teaching course books by Turkish writers: Let’s speak English 7 example. International Journal of Human Sciences. ( download) 8. Arikan, A. (2006). Post-method condition and its implications for English language teacher education. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 2(1), 1-11. ( download) 9. Arikan, A. (2006). A suggested syllabus for writing skills II course: Focus on reflective writing. Asian EFL Journal: Teaching Articles. ( download) 10. Arikan, A. (2006). Three activities for socially responsible teaching. Humanising Language Teaching. ( download) 11. Arikan, A. (2005). An evaluation of literature curriculum in H.U. English language teaching department. Hacettepe University Journal of Education 29, 40-49.( download) 12. Arikan, A. (2005). Students’ evaluation of literature courses in the English language teacher education curriculum in Turkey. Ondokuz Mayıs University Journal of Education (20), 77-85. ( download) 13. Arikan, A. (2004). Professional development programs and English language instructors: A Critical-Postmodern Study. Hacettepe University Journal of Education 27, 40-49. ( download) 14. Arikan, A. (2004). Age, gender and social class in ELT course books: a critical study. Hacettepe University Journal of Education 28, 29-38.( download)
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BOOKS
1. Arikan. A. (2007). A handbook of literature for ELT students. Ankara: Hacettepe.
2. Arikan, A. (2006). Strategies for Reading. Ankara: Hacettepe.
3. Eğilmez, G. & Arikan, A. (2005). Smart Book: An English language teaching course book (with Teacher’s book and CD). Ankara: Gündüz.
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BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Arikan, A. (2005). “On Turkish high heels: Murathan Mungan’s misogynism sells,” Misogynism in Literature, ed., Britta Zangen. Frankfurt am Main, Peter Lang, 219- 230. 2. Arikan, A. (2002). “Critical media literacy and ESL/ EFL classrooms,” Transmediation in the classroom: A semiotics-based media literacy framework, ed., Ladislaus Semali. New York, Peter Lang, 113-125. download
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BOOK REVIEWS
1. Arikan, A. (2006). Language, literacy, and power in schooling. The Reading Matrix 6(1). ( download) 2. Varli, O., & Arikan, A. (2005). Celebrating American heroes: Plays for students of English (Student text and teacher’s guide). TESL-EJ 9(1). ( download)
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CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
1. Arikan, A., Yalvac, B., & Easley, J. (2007). “Curriculum, research, and another dream deferred: views of academics in turkey on democratization and human rights.” 8th Annual Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference. Marble Falls, Texas, USA, 3-7 October.
2. Arikan, A. (2007). “Am I marginalized for no reason?: Marginalized students’ reflections on curriculum and what I can do about them.” 8th Annual Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference. Marble Falls, Texas, USA, 3-7 October.
3. Arikan, A. (2007). “Efficacy for future ELT teachers: A case study of supervisor teachers’ effectiveness”. International Conference on Teacher Training Policies and Problems. Azerbaijan State Pedagogy University, Baku, Azerbaijan, 12- 14 May.
4. Arikan, A. (2007). “Pragmatic problems in elementary school ELT course books: Focus on dialogues”. 11th International Conference on Dialogue Analysis. University of Münster. Muenster University, Germany, 26-30 March.
5. Arikan, A. (2007). “Learning through interdisciplinary connections in curriculum”. Seminar given at Alanya Hamdullah Eminpaşa School. 22 June.
6. Arikan, A. (2007). “Creating contexts to teach grammar effectively: A workshop.” Seminar given at Alanya Hamdullah Eminpaşa School. 22 June.
7. Arikan, A. (2007). “Problems with academic writing and some suggestions: A workshop”. Middle East Technical University, Informatics Institute. Ankara, 24 April.
8. Arikan, A. (2006). “Teaching short stories in EFL with visual materials”. XIV. Educational Sciences Conference. Muğla, 15 September.
9. Arikan, A. (2006). “A Critical discourse analysis of how old age is represented in ELT Coursebooks”. Globe 2006: Applied linguistics conference. Warsaw, Poland, 21-23 September.
10. Arikan, A. (2004). “Qualitative research in education: A model for Turkey”. XIII. Educational Sciences Conference. Malatya, 8-9 July.
11. Arikan, A. (2004). “Uncovering hidden curriculum: Student experiences”. XIII. Educational Sciences Conference. Malatya, 8-9 July.
12. Arikan, A. (2004). “Questions to ask in post-observation conferences for a reflective practice”. Proceedings of the Third International ELT Conference, Theory and Practice of TESOL: European Language Portfolio: English as an International Language. Trakya University, 11-13 June. ISBN: 975-374-061-1.
13. Arikan, A. (2003). “Some suggestions for literature teaching in EFL classrooms”. Marmara University and INGED Joint Conference. Istanbul, 3-4 June.
14. Arikan, A. & Saraç, S. (2003). “Integrating multiculturalism in EFL classrooms: A workshop”. Multiculturalism in ELT Practices: Unity and Diversity. Baskent University, Ankara, 11-13 April.
15. Arikan, A. (2003). “Preparing pre-reading discussion questions for the teaching of the rocking horse winner at an ELT teacher education program”. Proceedings of the XI th Middle East Technical University, British Novelists Seminar on D. H. Lawrence and His Work. Middle East Tecnical University. 18 December.
16. Arikan, A. & Saraç, S. (2003). “A tool-kit of activities for multicultural education in ELT”. Seminar given at Atılım University, Ankara, 25 November.
17. Arikan, A. (2004). “Education and politics”. 4th Democratic Education Conference on Rights for Education. Ankara, 1-5 December, Eğitim-Sen Publications.
18. Arikan, A. (2002). “Disclosing speaking and fear with hooks: A dialogical reading”. Shadows That Stalk: Representations of Fear in American Culture and Literature, Proceedings of the 20th Anniversary Conference (Journal of American Culture and Literature, 22-31). Hacettepe University. Ankara, 24-25 October.
19. Arikan, A. (2002). “Professional development programs and instructor’s narratives”. Proceedings of An International Conference, Organized by Greece TESOL, Israel- ETAI, Turkey- INGED, Interchanges and Exchanges: Current trends in ELT. 1-13 October. Ankara. ISBN: 975-98969-0-7.
20. Arikan, A. & Dayı, A. (2001). “Educational identities of Turkish students at an educational setting”. 13th Annual Ethnography and Qualitative Research Conference. State University of New York, U. S. A., 1-3 June.
21. Arikan, A. (1998). “Questioning the given: confusing concepts of popular and mass cultures”. Ege University 3rd Annual International Cultural Studies Symposium, Izmir, 13-15 May.
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THESIS SUPERVISION
1. Tekir, S. (2007). “An analysis and evaluation of Let’s Speak English 7 and suggested supplementary activities”. Unpublished MA Thesis. Hacettepe University, Ankara.
2. Taşer, D. (2007). “An evaluation of the effectiveness of dbe.off.line.readings2 and suggested supplementary reading materials in teaching reading skills to intermediate students at Middle East Technical University”. Unpublished MA Thesis. Hacettepe University, Ankara.
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EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
- Editorial Group member, The Asian EFL Journal, http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/index.php
- Foreign language editor, Education & Science Journal, http://www.ted.org.tr
- Editor-in-Chief, NOVITAS-Research on Youth and Language (ROYAL), http://www.novitasroyal.org
- Assistant Editor, Hacettepe University Journal of Education, http://www.efdergi.hacettepe.edu.tr/flash/index.htm
- Section Editor (Linguistics), Member, Board of Referees, Journal of Human Sciences, http://www.insanbilimleri.com
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AWARDS AND GRANTS
- 2007 Internal grant accepted “Computers in the Teaching of English”, Hacettepe University
- 2002-2001 Nominated, elected, and worked as Secretary of the Board, received financial support in return, Pennsylvania State University, Graduate Student Association
- 2002-1999 Ministry of Education Ph.D. Study Grant
- 2001 Travel Grant from the Pennsylvania State University, for 13th Annual Conference on Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education, State University of New York
- 1996 2nd Runner Up in English Knowledge Exam, Hacettepe University British Language and Literature Department (Award given by Prof. Dr. Burcin Erol)
- 1991-1990 Exchange Student Grant, Rotary Club, Illinois, USA
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Taught various courses mainly:
- Reading and Writing (undergraduate level)
- Instructional Methods (undergraduate and graduate level)
- Philosophy and History of Foreign Language Teaching (graduate level)
- Materials Assessment and Development (undergraduate and graduate level)
- Literature (undergraduate and graduate level)
- Culture Teaching (undergraduate and graduate level)
- Practicum (undergraduate level)
- Conducted joint research with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suavi Aydin and Asst. Prof. Dr. Balki Aydin Safak from the Anthropology department to improve the state of the curriculum
- Prepared syllabi and managed curricular innovations
- Coordinator of the European Union, Erasmus International Student and Staff Exchange Program
- Contacted and signed treaties with universities in Europe
- Select, send and host students and staff
- Advised the students sent and hosted
- Coordinator of European Curriculum and Credit Transfer System
- Coordinator of practicum courses in a field-based program
- Coordinated students, schools and faculty
- Produced evaluative materials (student evaluation and observation sheets)
- Present- August 2007 On-line course designer and instructor, University of Massachusetts in Boston, Dept. Of Applied Linguistics, MA Program
- Designed and Instructed APLING 612 Culture Teaching in Foreign Language Education Course
- Currently designing APLING 618 Teaching ESL: Methods and Approaches (to be instructed in Spring 2008)
- Taught general English courses to adult learners
- Prepared curriculum support materials for the courses taught
- Participated and presented in in-service training sessions
- Publication of a monthly newsletter
- Organized the One Step Further: An international conference by INGED and Izmir University of Economics (300 attendees from eight countries)
- Organized English drama festivals for elementary school drama clubs in Ankara for three years. (approximately 150 students per year from 10 different schools)
- 2005- 2004 Adjunct Professor, Middle East Technical University, Department of English Language and Literature, Division of Literature
- Taught FLE 326 Selections from British Novel
- Elected by graduate students’ votes
- Served as the manager of the gradient student office
- Represented the PSU Graduate Student Association in the Annual Meeting of Graduate Student Associations in Arizona, USA
- Taught Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced English and ESP (Tourism Management)
- Curriculum developer
- Attended weekly teacher development meetings and activities
- Worked with various international groups of artists and performers who took part in projects
- Organized staff meetings
- Delivered in-service education program at the corporation’s department of children’s programs
- Communicated with the international parties by representing the corporation
- 1996-1994 Member of UNESCO Club, representative of Hacettepe University
- Taught drama and dance at poverty struck secondary schools under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Burcin Erol, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Letters, Department of British Language and Literature
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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Qualitative research
- Language and Literacy Education
- Curriculum Theory
- Identity formation and Urban Schools
- Critical Theory
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AREAS OF COMPETENCE
- English as a Foreign/ Second Language
- Materials development
- Culture Teaching
- Innovation and creativity
- Ethnicity
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Curricular Change
- Teacher Education
- Socially Responsible Teaching (Race, Ethnicity, Age, Social Class, Gender, Environmental Issues)
- Teaching of the Four Skills
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COMPUTER SKILLS
- Computer Applications including MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Front Page
- Statistics Packages: SPSS
- Teaching: WebCT, Blackboard
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ORGANIZATIONS
- American Educational Research Association, Member
- Curriculum and Pedagogy Group, Member
- Association of Youth, Education and Research, Founding member
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