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LIST OF MA IN TEFL THESES

2016

lkim Merve Yldz, Tertiary level efl teachers perceptions and practices of ICC

Pnar Kocaba Gedik, Novice native English-speaking teachers professional identity construction in relation
to their emotions and tensions

2015

Deniz Emre, The effects of inductive and deductive approach on written output

Duygu Aktu, Making the implicit explicit: Unpacking the revision process

Elif Burhan, EFL teachers' reflective practice via online discussions

Engin Evrim nem, Instructors' attitudes towards assessing speaking holistically and analytically

Hazal Gl nce, EFL learners' perceptions of educational podcasting

lknur Kazaz, Corpus-aided language pedagogy: the use of concordance lines in vocabulary instruction

pek Dakran, Post method Pedagogy and reflective practice: current stance of Turkish EFL teachers

Meri Akkaya, Speaking from a distance: promoting oral skills out-of-class

Mrvvet Nasz, Turkish EFL learners' readiness for autonomy and attitudes toward self-access center

Seda Gven, EFL learners' attitudes towards learning intercultural communicative competence

Sevcan Mutlu, The Identity (RE) construction of nonnative English teachers stepping into native turkish
teachers' shoes

Sultan Zarif Kl, The use of formulaic language by English as foreign language (EFL) learners in writing
proficiency exams

Zeynep Saka, The effectiveness of audio books on pronunciation skills of EFL learners at different
proficiency levels

2014

Ayfer Kll, The role of native English speaking teachers in promoting intercultural sensitivity.

Bahar Tunay, Teachers' attitudes towards and practices of L1 use in EFL classroom.

Fatma Birgl Erdemir, The effects of watching American TV series on tertiary level EFL learners' use of
formulaic language.

Fatma Tanrverdi Kksal, The effect of raters' prior knowledge of students' proficiency levels on their
assessment during oral interviews.

Kyle Pfeiffer, The effect of L1 on L2 formulaic expression production.

Serta zkul, Video inclusive portfolio (VIP) as a new form of teacher feedback in teaching writing.

Tufan Tl, Method vs. post method! : a survey on prospective EFL teachers' perspectives.

mran stnba, The use formulaic language by English as foreign language (EFL) learners in oral
proficiency exams.

2013

Ahu Burcu Aydemir, The Relationship between Cultural Identity and Accent

Il Ergin, The Effect of Explicit Teaching of Formulaic Language on Turkish English as a Foreign Language
(EFL) Learners Writing Performance

Fatma Grman Kahraman, The Effect of Socio-affective Language Learning Strategies and Emotional
Intelligence Training on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Learners Foreign Language Anxiety in
Speaking Classes

Ufuk Kele, The Perceptions of ELT Students about the Use of Web 2.o Tools, Particularly Wikis, in their
Future Language Classrooms

Fatma Tanrverdi Kksal, The Effect of Raters Prior Knowledge of Students Proficiency Levels on their
Assessment during Oral Interviews

Hakan Uar, Turkish students perception of reflective writing, its effects on language development, and
motivation and interest in language learning and literary texts

Selin Yldrm, A Comparison of EFL Teachers and Students Perceptions of Listening Comprehension
Problems and Teachers Reported Classroom Practices

Nihal Yapc Sarkaya, Non-native English speaking teachers perceptions of teaching pronunciation as a
non-native speaker

2012

Sevil Ak, Pronunciation Awareness Training as an Aid to Developing EFL Learners Listening
Comprehension Skills

Yildiz Albostan, An Investigation of the Occupational English Language Needs of Diplomats whose Second
Language is English

Ayse Engin, Variation of Score in Language Achievement Tests According to Gender, Item Format, and Skill
Areas

Zeynep Aysan, Reverse Interlanguage Transfer: The Effects of L3 Italian and L3 French on L2 English
Pronoun Use

Ebru Gaganus, Exploring the Desired Characteristics and Behaviors of In-Service Trainers

Eda Kaypak, The Interconnectedness of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), Study Abroad, and Language
Learner Beliefs

Saliha Toscu The Effectiveness of IWBs in promoting Interaction in the EFL Classroom

Ufuk Bilki,The Effectiveness of Cloze Tests in Assessing the Speaking/Writing Skills of University EFL

2011

Learners

zlem Bitlis, A Blended Learning Environment in Relation to Learner Autonomy

zlem Duran, Teachers and Students Perceptions about Classroom-based Speaking Tests and their
Washback

Ibrahim Er, Foreign Language Teachers Perceptions and Practice of Content Based Instruction in a Turkish
University

Zeynep Ersin, The Effectiveness of Commercial Software in Teaching Grammar

Ufuk Girgin, Corpus-Based Activities at Lower Levels of EFL Proficiency: The Effectiveness of Using
Concordance Lines on Grammar Learning

Sevim Gnes, The Background Factors that Influence Learners English Proficiency

Garret Hubing, Language Learning and Transit Refugees in Turkey: A Case Study of Afghans in Sivas

Figen Iyidogan. Personal Factors Affecting Experienced English Teachers Decisions whether or not to
Engage in Professional Development Activities

Demet Kula, The Effect of Explicit Instruction in Contextual Inferencing Strategies on Students attitudes
towards Reading

Aya zinar, Designing a Valid EFL-Specific Teacher Evaluation form for Students Writing

znur zkan, The Long-term Effects of Action Research as a Professional Developmental Strategy

Ebru ztekin, A Comparison of Computer Assisted and Face-to-face Speaking Assessment: Performance,
Perceptions, Anxiety, and Computer Attitudes

Elizabeth Pullen, The Relationship between Cultural Identity and Pronunciation of Non-Native Speakers of
English in an EFL Setting

2010

Sedef Akgl Investigating the Use of Discourse Structure-based Graphic Organizers in Reading Instruction

Zeynep Aksit Teachers and Research: A case Study of Attitudes and Behaviors In an EFL Context

Hawkar O. Ali Administrators, Teachers and Students Perceptions about the Benefits of and Barriers to
TELL at Koya University

igdem Alparda, The Role of Learner Training in the Effectiveness of CALL

Glsen Altun The Differences between Novice and Experienced Teachers in Terms of Questioning
Techniques

Rebin A Aziz, Extroversion-Introversion and the Oral Performance of Koya University EFL Students

Hatice Altun Evci, International English Teachers Perceptions of English as an International Language

Hakan Cangir, The Influence of Learning Styles on the Effectiveness of CALL Instruction

Hawraz Q. Hama, Major Sources of Collocational Errors made by EFL Learners at Koya University

Hemen Adil Karim,The Use of L1 and L2 in Prewriting Discussions in EFL Writing and Students Attitudes
towards L1 and L2 Use in Prewriting Discussions

Ali Ulus Kimav.An Exploration of Burnout and Individual and Collective Teacher Efficacy in a Turkish State
University

Arzu Koak,The Attitudes of One Teacher and her students towards Using Internet Sources to Develop
Students Reading Skills

Hsem Korkmaz,The Effectiveness of Mobile Assisted Language Learning as a Supplementary Material for
English Language Teaching Coursebooks

Shler M-A Najmaddin, Teachers and Students Perceptions of Types of Corrective Feedback In Writing

zgl znder, Student Perceptions of Motivation Characteristics of Different Coursebook Tasks

Emine Buket Saglam, The Effects of Music on English Language Learners Speaking Fluency and on their
Motivation/Interest Level

Glay Akin Sahin, Interlocutor Behavior During Oral Assessment Interviews

Murat Sener, The Effect of Proficiency Level on the Rate of Receptive and Productive Vocabulary
Acquisition

Burcu Ak Sentrk, Teachers and Students Perceptions of Flow in Speaking Activities

Meltem Targutay, The Role of Nero-Linguistic Programming in English Language Teaching: NLP-Trained
Language Teaching Practitioners Perceptions about NLP Strategies and Techniques Used in Classes

Elin Turgut, Write in Class or at Home?

Sami Trker, The Effectiveness of Audio Books on the Reading Comprehension of Selected Text by
University EFL Students at Different Proficiency Levels

2009

Sevda Balaman, "The Preferences of Turkish University Efl Students for Instructional Activities in Relation to
Their Motivation"

Serkan Hasan Balemir, "The Sources of Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety and the Relationship Between
Proficiency Level and Degree of Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety"

Zeral Bozkurt, " The Effect of Language of Note Taking on Successful Task Completion"

Tuba Demirkol, "An Investigation of Turkish Preparatory Class Studentes' Listening Comprehension
Problems and Perceptual Learning Styles"

Glsen akar Gltekin, "The Relationship Between Past Language Learning Experiences and Foreign
Language Anxiety of Turkish University EFL Learners"

Pelin Gms, "The Effect of The Timing of Pre-Reading Activities on Students' Reading Comprehension"

Emine Kili, "Portfolio Implementation at the Turkish University Preparatory Schools, and Teachers'
Perceptions of Portfolios and Problems Experienced with Portfolio Use"

Dilek nem, "Turkish University Efl Students' and Instructors' Views on The Concept of The Good (English)
Foreign Language Teacher"

Mehtap zkasap, "An Exploration of Self-Efficacy Beliefs for Self-Regulated Learning and Perceived
Responsibility for English Learning of Efl Students in a Turkish University"

Glnihal Sakrak, "The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Foreign Language Anxiety in Turkish
Efl Students"

2008

Akkan, Hakan "Turkish EFL Learners' Awareness and Use of English Morphology in Guessing the Meanings
of Unknown Words from Context: A Case Study"

Berkil, Glin "A Closer Look at Pronunciation Learning Strategies, L2 Pronunciation Proficiency and
Secondary Variables Influencing Pronunciation Ability"

Elaziz, Fatih "Attitudes of Students and Teachers Towards the Use of Interactive Whiteboards in EFL
Classrooms"

Grata, Ali "The Grammar Learning Strategies Employed by Turkish University Preparatory School EFL
Students"

Karabiyik, Asli "The Relationship between Culture of Learning and Turkish University Preparatory School
Students' Readiness for Learner Autonomy"

Sen, yk "Comparing Peer and Self Observation Conducted by University Preparatory School EFL
Teachers"

Tarakcioglu, Buket "Turkish University EFL Students' Oral Expression of Critical Thinking"

Akkas, Selda Keles, An Investigation of Project Work Implementation in a University EFL Preparatory School

2007

Setting

Arikan, Sahika Hayriye, Cultural Identity as a Factor in Second Language Learners' Pronunciation: A
Comparative Study

Arpacioglu, Banu Esra, The effect of combined strategy instruction on reading Comprehension

Bykbay, Seil, The effectiveness of Repetition as Corrective Feedback

Bozkurt, Neval, The Effect of Vocabulary Notebooks on Vocabulary Acquisition

Hasanbasoglu, Burin, Achieving Self-reflection through Videotaped Self- Observation

Kaya, zlem, Students and Teachers Perceptions of Interaction Types

Kk, Funda, The Relationship Among Face Validity, Reliability, and Predictive Validity of University EFL
Preparatory School Achievement Tests

nen, Serap, EFL Students' Use of English Articles at Different Proficiency Levels: A Comparison of Context
and Task Type

Sakalli, Rst, Investigating Change in Students' Writing Feedback Style Preferences

Sezgin, Glin, An Exploratory Study of Curricular Change: Project Work in an EFL Context

Tasi, agla, An Analysis of Medical Students' English Language Needs

Tezdiker , Figen, Extensive Reading: An Analysis of Students' and Teachers' Perceptions of Strengths,
Weaknesses, and Goal Attainment

Vural, Seniye, Students' and Teachers' Perceptions of Teacher Motivational Behavior

Bykdurmus Seluk, Ilksen. Guessing Vocabulary from Context in Reading Texts.

ztrk, Burcu. Impact of Peer Revision on Second Language Writing.

Ereri Nadide Gher. Translation as an Integrated Approach in ELT.

Kantarci, Fevziye. Students' Awareness of Reading Strategies.

Ceylan, Meral. European Language Portfolio as a Self-Directed Learning Tool.

zpinar, Pinar. The Role of Task Design in Students' L2 Speech Production.

Albali, Funda. The Effect of Personality Traits Extroversion/Introversion on Verbal and Interactive Behaviors of

2006

Learners.

aglar, Emel. EFL Students' Cognitive Journey Through the Teacher's Written Feedback.

Alperer, Selin. The Impact of Choice Provision on Students' Affective Engagement in Tasks: A Flow Analysis

2005

(2005)

Ayka, Mzeyyen Erdogan. Students' and Teachers' Attitudes Towards the Use of Computer-Mediated
Communication: Voice and Text Chat as an Instructional Resource to Improve Speaking Skill (2005)

Eroglu, Aylin Nihan. Academic Reading Expectations in English for First-Year Students at Hacettepe
University (2005)

Ezberci, Ebru. Native English Speaking Teachers and Non- Native English Speaking Teachers in Istanbul: A
Perception Analysis (2005)

Gokcen, Ramazan. Instructors' and Administrators' Attitudes Towards Project Work as an Alternative
Assessment Tool and as an Instructional Approach at Karadeniz Technical University School of Foreign
Languages Department of Basic English (2005)

Kasap, Baris. The Effectiveness of Task-Based Instruction in the Improvement of Learners' Speaking Skills
(2005)

Kse, Evren. Impact of Dialogue Journals on Language Anxiety and Classroom Affect (2005)

zdere, Mustafa. State Supported Provincial University Instructors' Attitudes Towards Learner Autonomy
(2005)

Sadik, Semra. Effects of Strategy Instruction Focus Activities on Students' Reading Strategy Use (2005)

Sahbaz, Zehra Herkmen. Needs Assessment of Academic Reading Tasks and Close Analysis of Academic
Reading Texts for Reading Difficulty and Vocabulary (2005)

Tomac, Ayse. A Comparison of Computer-Assisted Vocabulary Instruction and Teacher-Led Vocabulary

Instruction (2005)

Trkkorur, Asuman. Writing Portfolio Assessment and Inter-Rater Reliability at Yildiz Technical University
School of Foreign Languages Basic English Department (2005)

Uzunakmak, Pinar. Successful and Unsuccessful Readers' Use of Reading Strategies. (2005)

YILMAZ, Elif. The Relationship between Novice and Experienced Teachers' Self- Efficacy for Classroom

2004

Manengment and Students'Perceptions of their Teachers' Classroom Management.Supervisor: Dr. William E.

Snyder July 2004

GLER, Cemile. An Investigation into the Academic English Language needs of Students at Yildiz University
and Diciplinary Teachers' Attitudes towards English- Medium Instruction at the Tertiary Level. Supervisor: Dr.
Julie Mathews Aydinli June 2004.

YAZICIOGLU, Fsun. An Investigation of Required Academic Writing Skills Used in English Medium
Departmants of hacttepe University.Supervisor: Dr. Julie Mathews Aydinli July 2004

YILMAZ, Fatih. An English Needs Analysis of Preparatory Class Students at Gaziosmanpasa

University . Supervisor: Dr. Kimberly Trimble, June 2004

KURTTASPINAR, Havva. Teachers'and Students' Perceptions of Teachers' Task- Related Motivational

Strategy Use and Students' Motivation Levels'. Supervisor: Dr. Kimberly Trimble, June 2004

GKHAN, igdem. Attitudes of Teachers and Students towards the Assessmennt System at Hacettepe
University Basic English Division and their Opinions about Alternative Methods of Assessment. Supervisor:
Dr. William E. Snyder July 2004

BAYAT, zlem. The Effects of Cooperative Learning Activities on Students Attitudes Towards English
Reading Courses and Cooperative Learning. Supervisor: Dr. Kimberly Trimble, July 2004

NSOY, Seden. Students' and Teachers' Attitudes towards the Use Computer- Assisted Language Learning
at the Preparatory School of Celal Bayar University. Supervisor: Dr. Martin J. Endley. July 2004

SEZER, Sibel. An Investigation of Occupational English Language Needs of Turkish Police

Officers. Supervisor: Dr. Julie Mathews Aydinli, July 2004.

AYDIN, Elif. Testers'Perceptions of the Test Development Process and Teachers' and Testers' Attitudes
towards the Resulting Achievement Test at Mugla university School of Foreign Languages. Supervisor: Dr.
William E. Snyder June 2004

NVER, Meral Melek. An Exploration of Perceived Self- Determinati and Self-Efficacg of EFL Instructors in a
Turkish State University. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder, June 2004

YESIL, Nurdan. Teachers' Perceptions of Teaching Thinking Skills in Low- Level English Classes at Bilknet
University School Of English Language. Supervisor: Dr. Martin J. Endley. June 2004

TOPUZ, Elif. The Effects Of Two Different Goal Setting Processes on Students' Attitudes towards Writing and
towards a Writing Course.Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder June 2004

2003

ALAN, Blent. Novice Teachers' Perceptions of an In-Service Teacher Training Course at Anadolu University.
Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. June 2003.

ARKIN, Erkan Ismail. Teachers' Attitudes towards Computer Technology Use in Vocabulary Instruction.
Supervisor: Dr. Martin J. Endley. June 2003.

ELIK, Serkan. An Investigation into Students' Academic and Occupational English Language Needs at
Office Management and Secretarial Studies Departments of Nigde University's Vocational Colleges.
Supervisor: Julie Mathews-Aydinli. June 2003.

KONYALI, Feyza. Teachers' Perceptions of Coherence in Student Argumentative Essays at the Department
of Basic English of Middle East Technical University. Supervisor: Julie Mathews-Aydinli. June 2003.

USLU, Duygu. Anadolu University EFL Teachers' Reading Textbook Evaluation Criteria before and after
Training. Supervisor: Dr. Fredricka L. Stoller. June 2003.

YCEL, Hseyin. Teachers' Percetions of Motivational Strategy Use and the Motivational Characteristics of
Tasks. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. June 2003.

BINGL, Azra Nihal. Issues in the Design and Implementation of Web-Based Language Courses.
Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 2003.

BOZATLI, Ipek. Academic Oral Presentation Skills Instructors' Perceptions of the Final Project Presentation
Rating Scale Used in the Modern Languages Department at Middle East Technical University. Supervisor: Dr.
William E. Snyder. July 2003.

BTNER, Eylem. Tutoring Strategies and Roles Adopted in the Writing Centers of Turkey. Supervisor: Julie
Mathews-Aydinli. July 2003.

DOGAN, Egemen Baris. Integrating Language and Content Learning Objectives: The Bilkent University
Adjunct Model. Supervisor: Dr. Fredricka L. Stoller. July 2003.

KORAL, Eylem. Teachers' Attitudes towards Integrated Reading and Writing Instruction at Anadolu University
School of Foreign Languages. Supervisor: Julie Mathews-Aydinli. July 2003.

OGUZ, Sebnem. State University Preparatory Class EFL Instructors' Attitudes towards Assessment Methods
Used at their Institutions and Portfolios as a Method of Alternative Assessment. Supervisor: Dr. William E.
Snyder. July 2003.

OKUMUS, Nuray. The Relationship between Zonguldak Karaelmas University Alapli Vocational College
Students' Motivational Beliefs and their Use of Motivational Self-Regulation Strategies. Supervisor: Dr.
Fredricka L. Stoller. July 2003.

SAGLAM, Sercan. Content Teachers' Perceptions of the Academic Aural-Oral Skills of Post-Preparatory
School Students at Anadolu University. Supervisor: Dr. Martin J. Endley. July 2003.

YETGIN, Emine. Evaluation of Reading Strategy Instruction in an EFL Reading Textbook and Teachers'
Perceptions of that Reading Strategy Instruction. Supervisor: Dr. Fredricka L. Stoller. July 2003.

YKSELCI, Sema. Teachers' Practices and Perceptions Regarding Listening Strategies, and Perceptions of
Difficulties Likely to Arise in English Listening Comprehension Lessons. Supervisor: Dr. Fredricka L. Stoller.
July 2003.

2002

AKALIN-GLDAS, Mine. An Investigation of Teachers' Perceptions About the Benefits of Video Classes of
Osmangazi University Foreign Languages Department.Supervisor: Dr. Sarah J. Klinghammer. July 2002.

ALPASLAN, zge. The Writing Strategies of Three Freshman Students at Middle East Technical
University.Supervisor: Dr. Julie Mathews-Aydinli. July 2002.

ARIK, Soner. An Investigation into the Requirements of Discipline Teachers for Academic English Language
Use in a Turkish Medium University. Supervisor: Dr. Julie Mathews-Aydinli. July 2002.

ARIKAN, Nadire. A Teacher Study Group as an Alternative Method of Professional Development Analysis of
Initial Procedures in Group Formation, Group Dynamics and Teacher Perceptions of an Attitudes to the
TSG. Supervisor: Dr. Sarah J. Klinghammer. July 2002.

DEMIR, Dursun. The Effect of Student Awareness of Goals on Success in and Attitudes Towards a Reading
Course at Gaziosmanpasa University. Supervisor: Dr. Sarah J. Klinghammer. July 2002.

GMS, zlem. Teachers' Attitudes and Understandings About Process Writing in the School of Foreign
Languages at Mugla University. Supervisor: Dr. Julie Mathews-Aydinli. July 2002.

IRFANER, Semih. Implementation of the Components of Critical Thinking in an English 101 Course in the
First Year English Program at Bilkent University. Supervisor: Dr. Sarah J. Klinghammer. July 2002.

KARSLI, Ece Selva. The Inter-Rater Reliability of Two Alternative Analytic Grading Scales for the Evaluation
of Oral Interviews at Anadolu University School of Foreign Languages. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder.
July 2002.

KASAPOGLU, Aliye Evin. A Suggested Peer Observation Model as a Means of Professional

Development. Supervisor: Dr. Sarah J. Klinghammer. July 2002.

ZMADEN, Alper. A Case Study of One EFL Teacher's Pedagogical System for Teaching
Listening. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 2002.

PEKEL, Fatma Neslihan. Students' Attitudes Towards Web-Based Independent Learning at Bilkent University
School of English Language.Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 2002.

SALLI, Aysegl. Teachers' Perceptions of Strategy Training in Reading Instruction.Supervisor: Dr. Julie
Mathews-Aydinli. July 2002.

SUBASI-DINMAN, Mzeyyen Petek. Teachers' Understandings of Projects and Portfolios at Hacettepe

University School of Foreign Languages Basic English Division. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July
2002.

SENTUNA, Emel. The Interests of EFL Instructors in Turkey Regarding INSET Content. Supervisor: Dr.
William E. Snyder. July 2002.

2001

SOMER, Seil. The Role of English Medium Instruction in Engineering and Architecture Courses at Anadolu
University. Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. June 2001.

ABAYLI, Nurcihan. An Investigation of Students' and Teachers' Attitudes Toward the Video Class at
Osmangazi University Foreign Languages Department. Supervisor: Dr. Hossein Nassaji. July 2001.

AKSAN, Mahmut Metin. Instructors' Perceptions of the Content Validity of the English Language Exams at
Nigde University. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 2001.

COSKUNER, Meltem. Turkish Provincial State University Teachers' Perceptions of English Language
Teaching as a Career. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 2001.

ALIS, Gaye. Teachers' and Learners' Perceptions about the Effectiveness of Grammar Courses in the
Foreign Languages Department of Anadolu University. Supervisor: Dr. Hossein Nassaji. July 2001.

OBAN, Z. Zelis. Experienced and Novice English Language Teachers' Use of Textbook Adaptation
Strategies at Gazi University. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 2001.

DURMAZ, Semra. Teachers' Working Definitions of Content-Based Instruction (CBI) at English Language
Support Unit (ELSU), Bilkent University. Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. July 2001.

GARAYEVA, Shahla. What Criteria do Instructors Appear to Use to Evaluate a Textbook. Supervisor: Dr.
James Stalker. July 2001.

GKE, Ilkay. Effects of Collaborative Writing on Attitudes of Learners Towards Writing at Anadolu University
Preparatory School. Supervisor: Dr. James Stalker. July 2001.

KAYA YILDIRIM, Iklil. The Effect of Training Students on Self-Assessment of Their Writing. Supervisor: Dr.
Hossein Nassaji. July 2001.

KUNTASAL, Ilknur. Perceptions of Teachers and Testers of Achievement Tests Prepared by Testers in the
Department of Basic English at the Middle East Technical University. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July
2001.

ZHANIBEK, Ardak. The Relationship between Language Anxiety and Students' Participation in Foreign
Language Classes. Supervisor: Dr. Hossein Nassaji. July 2001.

2000

AKMENEK, Gzde. The Role of Prompts in EFL Writing. Supervisor: Dr. Hossein Nassaji. July 2000.

ALTINOK, Serife Iper. Teaching Vocabulary Using Collocations Versus Using Definitions in EFL Classes.
Supervisor: Dr. Hossein Nassaji. July 2000.

ATAY, Meltem. An English Language Needs Assessment of Management Students at the Faculty of Political
Sciences at Ankara University. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 2000.

BARIN, Serap. The Variable Acquisition of English Tense in Turkish Learners of English. Supervisor: Dr.
James C. Stalker. July 2000.

ELIKYAY, Umur. Bilkent University First Year English Instructors' Perception of Academic Writing and
Implications for Instruction. Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. July 2000.

UVALCI, Emine. Students' Perceptions of their English Language Needs in the School of Basic English at
Karadeniz Technical University. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 2000.

GOREVANOVA, Anna. The Relationship between Students' Perceptual Learning Style Preferences,
Language Learning Strategies and English Language Vocabulary Size. Supervisor: Dr. Hossein Nassaji. July
2000.

KARABAG, Sevil. Attitudes of Teachers and Administrators towards Peer Observation. Supervisor: Dr. James
C. Stalker. July 2000.

NUROV, Avazkhon. Self-assessment of Foreign Language Achievement: The Relationship between

Students' Self-assessment, Teachers' Estimates and Achievement Test. Supervisor: Dr. Hossein Nassaji. July
2000.

SERPIL, Harun. An Assessment of the Content Validity of the Midterm Achievement Tests Administered at
Anadolu University Foreign Language Department. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 2000.

TUZCUOGLU, mit. Teachers' Attitudes towards Using Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in the
Foreign Languages Department at Osmangazi University. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 2000.

TRKAY (ALTINKAMIS), N. Feyza. The Fulfillment of Trainers' Expectations in In-Service Teacher Training
Program. Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. July 2000.

1999

AKAR, Zelal Nil. A Needs Analysis for the Freshman Reading Course (ENG 101) at Middle East Technical
University. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 1999.

AYAR, zlem. An Analysis of Peer Review of Writing in a Bilkent University Freshman English Course.
Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 1999.

BUNK, Aylin. American Cultural Values as Seen Through a Film and Their Application to a Turkish
Classroom. Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Sullivan. July 1999.

ELE, Filiz. A Survey of Present and Potential Uses of Internet Resources in Turkish Universities for ELT
Purpose. Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Sullivan. July 1999.

DIRIM, Nazli. Student Reflections Following Teacher Correction of Oral Errors. Supervisor: Dr. Patricia
Sullivan. July 1999.

GENCER, Mge Ayse. The Relationship between Progress Tests and the end of Course Assessment Test at
Foundation Level at Bilkent University School of English Language (BUSEL). Supervisor: Necmi Aksit. July
1999.

GDE, lk. Teacher Reflection Through Self Observation. Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Sullivan. July 1999.

GNDOGDU, Neslihan. The Effect of the Process Approach on Students' Perceptions of their Strengths and
Weaknesses in Composition. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 1999.

GNDZ, Nazli. An Analysis of Students' English Needs in the English Language and Literature Department
of Seluk University. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 1999.

MERGEN, Glin. An Analysis of Turkish EFL Students' Errors in Present Perfect Tenses. Supervisor: Assoc.
Prof. Engin Sezer. July 1999.

ONURKAN, Glen. The Reliability of the Holistic Grading System for the Evaluation of Essays at the
Preparatory School of Eastern Mediterranean University in North Cyprus. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder.
July 1999.

ORU, Nesrin. Evaluation of the Reliability of two Grading Systems for Writing Assessment at Anadolu
University Preparatory School. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 1999.

SKEN, Hasan. An Investigation of the Content Validity and Backwash Effect of the End-of-Term Oral
Assessment Test Administered at Hacettepe University, Department of Basic English (DBE). Supervisor: Dr.
Patricia Sullivan. July 1999.

SKEN, Hilal. An Assessment of the Validity of the Midterm and the End of Course Assessment Tests
Administered at Hacettepe University, Department of Basic English. Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Sullivan. July
1999.

RAIF, zge Tilsim. The Effectiveness of two Techniques in Teaching Content Words to EFL Students at
Turkish University. Supervisor: Dr. William E. Snyder. July 1999.

SEN, Ayfer. Analysis of the Current Effectiveness of the Students' Self-Study Centre at Eastern
Mediterranean University English Preparatory School in North Cyprus. Supervisor: David Palfreyman. July
1999.

TRKMEN, Melek. Guidelines for Establishing Criteria for the Assessment of Translation Tests at YADIM,
ukurova University. Supervisor: Necmi Aksit. July 1999.

YCEL, Ali. Description and Analysis of the Foreign Language Proficiency Examination for State Employees
(KPDS) and Recommendations for an Ideal KPDS Preparation Course. Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Sullivan. July
1999.

1998

ALTAN, Pelin. A Descriptive Study of Bilkent University First Year Students' Response to Written Teacher
Feedback. Supervisor: Dr. Tej Shresta. July 1998.

AR, Kazim. The Sentiments of EFL Teachers at Turkish Universities. Supervisor: Dr. Bena Gl Peker. July
1998.

BEZCI, Emek zer. An Investigation of the Cognitive Reading Strategy Needs of the Freshman Students at
Hacettepe University. Supervisor: Dr. Bena Gl Peker. July 1998.

ESMERLIGIL, Meral Adli. Classical Humanist, Reconstructionist and Progressivist Traits of the English
Language Teaching Curriculum at Mustafa Kemal University. Supervisor: Dr. Bena Gl Peker. July 1998.

ESME, Aysun. The Specification of the Linguistic Content for a TOEFL Preperation Course Based on Test
Content Analysis. Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Sullivan. July 1998.

GIRGINER, Aysen Handan. Discourse Analysis of Airspeak Between Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers at
Atatrk International Airport in Istanbul.: Implications for Aviation English Courses. Supervisor: Dr. Patricia
Sullivan. July 1998.

HABBOUSHI, Maria. The Use of Rap Songs to Aid the Teaching of Pronunciation to Arab Students at the
University of Balamand in Lebanon. Supervisor: Dr. Tej Shresta. July 1998.

KARADAG, Yasemen. The Effects of Native Culture-Based Folk Stories on Reading Comprehension of
Turkish High School Students. Supervisor: Dr. Tej Shresta. July 1998.

KILINARSLAN, Nuran. Exploring Affective Responses to Language Learning Through Diaries at the Bilkent
University School of English Language. Supervisor: Dr. Bena Gl Peker. July 1998.

KUMBAROGLU, Didem. A Comperative Study on the Effectiveness of Still Pictures and Moving Pictures as
Aids in Vocabulary Instruction to Turkish EFL Students. Supervisor: Dr. Tej Shresta. July 1998.

MULUK, Filiz. An Investigation of Freshman Students' Preferences for Error Correction Techniques on
Written Compositions at Middle East Technical University. Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Sullivan. July 1998.

ZKANAL, mit. An Investigation of Validity of the Placement Test Administered by Osmangazi University
Foreign Languages Department, Eskisehir. Supervisor: Dr. Tej Shresta. July 1998.

ZOGUL, Esra. Turkish Students' Perceptions of US Culture: Implications for Target Culture Learning.
Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Sullivan. July 1998.

SAN, Alisan. Assesing the Effectiveness of the 'New Teachers' Training Course' at Eastern Mediterranean
University English Preparatory School in Northern Cyprus. Supervisor: Dr. Tej Shresta. July 1998.

TEZCAN, Hseyin. Determination of the Specific Needs for ESP Course and Materials Design: A Descriptive
Study at Osmangazi University, Eskisehir. Supervisor: Dr. Bena Gl Peker. July 1998.

1997

AKYZ, Birol. Analysis of Factors that Promote Critical Reading by EFL Students in a Turkish Educational
Setting. Supervisor: Dr. Bena Gl Peker. August 1997.

ANNOUS, Samer. Using Role Playing to Teach Argumentative Writing. Supervisor: Dr. Theodore Rodgers.
August 1997.

ATBAS, Emil Ertugrul. An Investigation of the Relationship Between the Personality Traits of IntroversionExtroversion and the Oral Proficiency of Learners of English in an EFL Setting in Turkey. Supervisor: Dr. Tej
Shresta. August 1997.

ATIKLER, Aylin. The Role of Action Research in the Self-Development of an ELT Teacher: A Descriptive
Case Study. Supervisor: Dr. Bena Gl Peker. August 1997.

AVCI, Zeynep. Needs Assessment of Academic Oral Skills for the Students of the Department of Basic
English at Hacettepe University. Supervisor: Dr. Tej Shresta. August 1997.

BAYSAL, Oktay. The Role of Narrow-Focus Strategy Training and Broad-Focus Strategy Training in
Promoting Reading Comprehension of Turkish EFL Students. Supervisor: Dr. Bena Gl Peker. August 1997.

ANLI, Mzeyyen Hlya. The Role of Translation in L2 Reading. Supervisor: Dr. Theodore Rodgers. August
1997.

ELIK, Jlide. Metacognitive Knowledge and Control in the Use of Reading Comprehension Strategies by
Freshman EFL Students at Ankara University. Supervisor: Dr. Bena Gl Peker. August 1997.

IGDEM, Mustafa. The Effects of Grammar-Focused Writing Instruction on the Writing Abilities of Students
at the University of Gaziosmanpasa in Tokat. Supervisor: Dr. Tej Shresta. August 1997.

DNER, Serap. A Contrasting Conversations Approach (CCA) to Classroom Observation for Enhancing
Teacher Development. Supervisor: Dr. Bena Gl Peker. August 1997.

ERZ (SUNGURTEKIN), Nilgn. Observing Change in Teaching Behavior Through Reflection. Supervisor:
Dr. Bena Gl Peker. August 1997.

ESMELIOGLU, Armagan. A Survey of Methodology Courses in MA TEFL Programs in Turkish Universities.

Supervisor: Dr. Theodore Rodgers. August 1997.

KOAK, Nafiye igdem. The Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in Vocabulary
Instruction to Turkish EFL Students. Supervisor: Dr. Theodore Rodgers. August 1997.

ZEN, Gamze. A Needs Assessment of In-Service Teacher Training Programs for Professional Development
at the Freshman Unit of Bilkent University. August 1997.

SARIKAYA. Nigar Ceyhan. An Assessment of Perceived Reading Strategy Needs of EFL Learners at BUSEL.
Supervisor: Dr. Tej Shresta. August 1997.

TOKDEMIR, Elif. Design Issues and Decisions in Implementing Call Labs in Tertiary Level Institutions.
Supervisor: Dr. Theodore Rodgers. August 1997.

YAVUZ, Dilek. Effectiveness of Using the Word Processor in Writing Classes to Enhance Revising and
Editing Skills. Supervisor: Dr. Theodore Rodgers. August 1997.

PARLAKYILDIZ, Nurcan. Grammar Instruction in the Discrete Skills and the Integrated Skills Programs at
Osmangazi University. Supervisor: Dr. Tej Shresta. December 1997.

SAHIN, Ebru Bayol. The Relationship Between Secondary and High Scool Education in Reading and the
Reading Strategy Use of Freshman Students at Middle East Technical University (METU) while Reading in
English. Supervisor: Dr. Bena Gl Peker. June 1997.

TARHAN, H. Nvit. A Critical Examination of Imperialism and Language Teaching in Turkey. Supervisor: Dr.
Patricia Sullivan. June 1997.

1996

ODABASI, Suna Beng. Effect of Text Type on High Knowledge and Low Knowledge Learners' Learning.
Supervisor: Susan D. Bosher. May 1996.

AKPINAR, Cem. A Comparison Between Native-Speaker Teachers and Non-Native Speaker Teachers in
their Attitudes to Feedback on Writing. Supervisor: Susan D. Bosher. August 1996.

AKSAK, zcan. The Attitudes of EFL Teachers and Students Towards the Use of Plays and Play-Based
Language Activities in three Turkish Universities. Supervisor: Bena Gl Peker. August 1996.

AKIR, Emine. Investigating the Feasibility of School/University Collaboration for Teacher Development of
Secondary School Teachers of English in Adana. Supervisor: Bena Gl Peker. August 1996.

DALKILI, Nilfer. A Profile on the Methodology Courses at the ELT Departments of the Education Faculties
in Turkey. Supervisor: Bena Gl Peker. August 1996.

DEMIRTAS (DINER), Ayse. A Survey of the Design Features of National and International Self-Access
Centers: Inputs to the Process of Decision-Making for a Self-Access Center in the Middle East Technical
University. Supervisor: Dr. Theodore Rodgers. August 1996.

DIRSEL, Ebru. Differences in Test Question Preferences Between Literature Teachers in English Language
and Literature and English Language Teaching Departments in Turkish Higher Education. Supervisor: Dr.
Theodore Rodgers. August 1996.

GVEN, Sule Berilgen. A Needs Analysis for the Establishment of a Writing Center at Bilkent University.
Supervisor: Susan D. Bosher. August 1996.

KANATLAR, Ahmet Z. An Evaluation of the M.A. TEFL Program at Bilkent University. Supervisor: Susan D.
Bosher. August 1996.

KILINC, A. Reha. The Effectiveness of Mnemonic Audio-Visual Aids in Teaching Content Words to EFL
Students at a Turkish University. Supervisor: Dr. Theodore Rodgers. August 1996.

KORUKCU, Seda. An Analysis of the Problems of Beginning Teachers to Develop an Induction Program for
the Basic English Departments of Turkish Universities. Supervisor: Bena Gl Peker. August 1996.

ZGIRGIN, Nezaket. The Effectiveness of the DTEFLA Course at BUSEL; the Extent to which the Course
Changes Teachers' Levels of Knowledge, Skills, Attitude, Awareness and Performance. Supervisor: Dr.
Theodore Rodgers. August 1996.

SAT, Figen. Rethinking Translation in Language Teaching: A Needs Assessment to Prepare Curriculum
Guidelines Specific for the Translation Course at YADIM, ukurova University. Supervisor: Dr. Theodore
Rodgers. August 1996.

TEVS, Merih. A Survey of Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Training Programs of 1-Year Preparatory
English Classes at Turkish Universities. Supervisor: Bena Gl Peker. August 1996.

TOPALOGLU, Sencan. The Contribution of Background Knowledge to L2 Text-Comprehension. Supervisor:

Susan D. Bosher. August 1996.

NSALAN, Gonca. A Case Study of Translation Strategies Among Three Turkish Students Using ThinkAloud Protocols. Supervisor: Susan D. Bosher. August 1996.

VARANOGLULARI, Feryal. Developing the Mentoring Program at Eastern Mediterranean University English
Preparatory School in Northern Cyprus. Supervisor: Bena Gl Peker. August 1996.

YILDIZ, mit. To What Extent do INSET Programs Change Participants' Teaching Behaviors and Attitudes?.
Supervisor: Dr. Theodore Rodgers. August 1996.

YILMAZ, Selma. Teachers' and Students' Preferences for Written Error Correction Techniques. Supervisor:
Susan D. Bosher. August 1996.

1995

AIKGZ, Elmas. A Case Study of five Bilingual Individuals. Supervisor: Susan D. Bosher. September 1995.

ALTUN, Arif. Effects of Dictionary Training on Turkish EFL Students' Reading Comprehension and
Vocabulary Learning. Supervisor: Dr. Phyllis L. Lim. September 1995

BOLAT, Funda. An Ethnographic Case Study of How a Self-Access Center Operates in Turkish Higher
Education. Supervisor: Bena Gl Peker. September 1995

BOSNAK, Azize. A Case Study on How an Experienced Fulbright Teacher of English Helped her Students to
Develop Communicative, Meaning Making and Cultural Awareness in a TEFL Literature Classroom at METU
High School in Ankara, Turkey. Supervisor: Dr. Teri S. Haas. September 1995.

BYKYAZI, Mnevver. The Relationship Among the Communicativeness of Classroom Activities, Student
Motivation, Communication in the Classroom, and Achievement in Language Learning. Supervisor: Susan D.
Bosher. September 1995.

DENGIZ, Ayse Aydan. An Analysis of the English Language Needs of the Students at the Maritime Faculty of
Istanbnul Technical University. Supervisor: Dr. Teri S. Haas. September 1995.

EKINCI, M. Cemal. An English Needs Assessment of the Students at the Turkish Military Academy: A
Preliminary Step Toward an ESP Curriculum. Supervisor: Bena Gl Peker. September 1995.

ERGDENLER, Zehra. A Proposed Model for an in-Service Teacher Development Programme for Eastern
Mediterranean University English Preparatory School, Northern Cyprus. Supervisor: Dr. Phyllis L. Lim.
September 1995.

GR, Can. Effects of Familiar and Unfamiliar Background Music on the Reading Comprehension
Performance of Turkish EFL Learners in a University Preparatory Program. Supervisor: Dr. Phyllis L. Lim.
September 1995.

KANATLAR, Mge. Guessing Words-in-Context Strategies Used by Beginning and Upper-Intermediate Level
EFL Students. Supervisor: Bena Gl Peker. September 1995.

KATIRCI, Oya. How Receptive are Learners to Role Playing? Supervisor: Bena Gl Peker. September 1995.

KAYA, Dilek. The Relationship Between Learning Strategy Choice and Academic Success, and Factors
Related to Learning Strategy Choice of EFL Undergraduate Students in a Turkish University. Supervisor: Dr.
Phyllis L. Lim. September 1995.

KAYA, Meral. The Relationship of Motivation, Anxiety, Self-Confidence, and Extroversion/Introversion to

Students' Active Class Participation in an EFL Classroom in Turkey. Supervisor: Susan D. Bosher.
September 1995.

KESKEKI, Sema. A Case Study of an Intermediate EFL Class Following A Self-Direction Program.
Supervisor: Dr. Teri S. Haas. September 1995.

KFI, Eren Sleyman. Investigating the Implementation of Course Syllabi at Eastern Mediterranean
University English Preparatory School in Northern Cyprus. Supervisor: Susan D. Bosher. September 1995.

RAKAB, Mehmet Blent. The Relationship Between Acculturation and Target Language Proficiency in the
EFL Context of Turkey. Supervisor: Susan D. Bosher. September 1995.

UZEL, Fatma Elif. A Descriptive Study of First-Year University Students' Reactions' to Teachers' Written
Feedback. Supervisor: Dr. Teri S. Haas. September 1995

YAYLI, Derya. Effects of the Teacher-Provided and Student-Generated Keyword Methods on the Immediate
and Delayed Recall and Recognition of Vocabulary Items Under Classroom Conditions at a Turkish
University. Supervisor: Dr. Phyllis L. Lim. September 1995.

YURTERI, Zafer. A Profile on Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Turkish Vocational Colleges.
Supervisor: Dr. Teri S. Haas. September 1995.

1994

AKADA KARGIOGLU, Tijen. A Case Study of the Composing Processes of Three Bilkent First-Year Students
in a Test-Taking Situation. Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Clachar. August 1994.

ALAGZL KIYMAZARSLAN, Nuray. English Language Needs Assessment of the Students of the Medical
Faculty of Cumhuriyet University. Supervisor: Patricia J. Brenner. August 1994.

BALKAYA, Faruk. A Model for a Proficiency/Final Achievement Test for Use at Erciyes University Preparatory
School. Supervisor: Dr. Phyllis L. Lim. August 1994.

BAYSAL, Aynur. The Relationship Between Introversion-Extroversion and the Composing Process.
Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Clachar. August 1994.

BORAN, Gltekin. A Needs Analysis for the ESP Classes at the Tourism Education Department of the Trade
Business and Tourism Education Faculty of Gazi University. Supervisor: Patricia J. Brenner. August 1994.

ELKILI, Gencer. An Analysis of the English Language Needs of Veterinary Medicine Students at Seluk
University. Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Clachar. August 1994.

KURTAY, Suna Gven. Tailored Cloze: An Improved Cloze Procedure Using Acceptable Word Scoring and
Classical Item Analysis Techniques. Supervisor: Dr. Phyllis L. Lim. August 1994.

MISTIK, Sabah. The Effect of Peer Feedback on the Development of Turkish EFL Students' Writing
Proficiency. Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Clachar. August 1994.

ZOGLU, Skran. Cognitive Strategies of Turkish EFL University Students During Sentence-Combining
Tasks. Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Clachar. August 1994.

SAYRAM, Candan. Effects of a Combined-Metacognitive Strategy Training on University EFL Students'

Comprehension and Retention of Academic Reading Texts. Supervisor: Dr. Phyllis L. Lim. August 1994.

SAHIN, Z. Zeynep. English-Language Needs in the Probable Work Situations of the Students of the Radio,
Television, and Film Department at Ankara University. Supervisor: Dr. Phyllis L. Lim. August 1994.

TATLIOGLU, Melike. Native-Speaker Teachers' and Non-Native-Speaker Teachers' Preferences for Error
Correction Strategies in EFL Discourse Classes. Supervisor: Dr. Phyllis L. Lim. August 1994.

TEZI, Isik. The Relationship Between Learning Style Preferences and Language Achievement of EFL
Students in Busel. Supervisor: Patricia J. Brenner. August 1994.

TOPUZ, Serap. Graduate and Undergraduate Students' Attitudes Towards Various Aspects of
Communicative Classrooms. Supervisor: Patricia J. Brenner. August 1994.

TUNMAN, Nurcan. Effects of Training Preparatory School EFL Students at Middle East Technical University
in a Metacognitive Strategy for Reading Academic Texts. Supervisor: Dr. Phyllis L. Lim. August 1994.

TRKKOLLU, Nergiz. The Error Hierarchy of Turkish EFL Teachers in Their Assessment of Compositions.
Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Clachar. August 1994.

STNLOGLU, Evrim. A Needs Assessment of the Students of the Department of Tourism and
Administration and Hotel Management at Balikesir University. Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Clachar. August 1994.

VARLI, Abdlkasim. Teachers' Attitudes Toward Peer Observation: Before and After the Experience.
Supervisor: Patricia J. Brenner. August 1994.

YAGCIOGLU, Dilek. An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Instrumental and Integrative
Motivation and the Socio-Economic Background of Turkish EFL Students. Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Clachar.
August 1994.

1993

ABDULLAYEVA, Ophelia. The Acquisition of English Ergative Verbs by Turkish EFL Students. 1993.

AGAZADE, Ali Sitki. EFL Composition Assessment: The Relationships Between Teacher-Rater Background
Characteristics and Reader Reliability. Supervisor: Dr. Laube Linda. 1993.

BEHETOGULLARI, Sadiye. A Comparative Study of Gender Differences in English Foreign Language

Proficiency of Turkish University Preparatory School Learners. Supervisor: Dr. Dan J. Tannacito. 1993.

CANKATAN, Trkm. The Mentoring Service at a Turkish Preparatory Program. Supervisor: Patricia Brenner.
1993.

DIKEN, R. Bahar. A Case Study of Six EFL Freshman Preparatory Schools. Supervisor: Dr. Dan J.
Tannacito. 1993.

DIZDAR, Aysun. Learner Style Preferences of Turkish Learners of English at Turkish Universities and the
Relation Between Learning Styles and Test Performance. Supervisor: Dr. Dan J. Tannacito. 1993.

EFE, Adnan. A Case Study of Six Low-Level Turkish EFL Students' Compositions Written in English and
Turkish. Supervisor: Dr. Laube, Linda. 1993.

ERDEM, H. Esin. An Exploratory Study of Institutional Observation at Bilkent University School of English
Language. Supervisor: Brenner, Patricia. 1993.

ERTEN, Ismail Hakki. The Relationship Between Learners' Oral Errors and Teachers' Corrective Feedback in
Three EFL Classes. Supervisor: Dr. Yontz, Ruth A. 1993.

GAHRAMONOVA, Raifa. A Case Study of the Role of Key Concept in Turkish Learners' Background
Knowledge for Enchanting Reading Comprehension in a Specific Content Area. Supervisor: Brenner,
Patricia. 1993.

HOLMES, Pamela. An Investigation of Turkish Speakers' of English and Native English Speakers'
Recognition of the Writing of Turkish Speakers of English and Native English Speakers. Supervisor: Dr.
Laube, Linda. 1993.

JECKSEMBIEVA, Nurgaisha. Pre-Reading Activities in EFL/ESL Reading Textbooks and Turkish Preparatory
School Reachers' Attitudes Toward Pre-Reading Activities. Supervisor: Dr. Yontz, Ruth A.. 1993.

KAMAZ, Tarkan. An Analysis of the Pronunciation of Turkish Learners of English. Supervisor: Dr. Laube,
Linda. 1993.

LK YILMAZ, Nuray. A Case Study of the Practicum Component in a ELT Department in Turkey. Supervisor:
Brenner, Patricia. 1993.

MANAYEVA, Lena. An Exploratory Study of Reading Comprehension Strategies of EFL University with
Different Cognitive Styles. Supervisor: Dr. Yontz, Ruth A. 1993.

MUSAYEVA, Gulshan. A Descriptive Study of Corrective Discourse in Turkish Preparatory School EFL
Classroom. Supervisor: Dr. Tannacito, Dan J. 1993.

ZBILGIN, Alev. Effects of Training EFL Students in Metacognitive Strategies for Listening to Academic
Lectures. Supervisor: Dr. Tannacito, Dan J. 1993.

ZSEVEN, Sedat. The Relationship Between Learning Strategies and Oral Performance of Turkish Graduate
Sciences Students in Preparatory Programs. Supervisor: Brenner, Patricia. 1993.

SAGLAM, Glderen. The Attitudes of Some Turkish Students Toward Responses to Their EFL Writing.
Supervisor: Dr. Yontz Ruth A.. 1993.

SHIBLIYEV, Javanshir. Responses to Tasks Involving Make/Do Collocations by Turkic Beginning Learners of
English. Supervisor: Dr. Laube, Linda. 1993.

SAHIN, Mehmet Kadir. Error Analysis of Tense and Aspect in the Written English of Turkish Students.
Supervisor: Dr. Yontz, Ruth A. 1993.

SAHINKARAKAS, Sehnaz. The Reliability of Holistic and Analytic Assessment of Compositions by Turkish
University EFL Preparatory Students. Supervisor: Dr. Tannacito, Dan J. 1993.

1992

BAHE, Aysel. The Effect of Background Knowledge on the Global Writing Proficiency of EFL Students.
Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. 1992.

BEHETOGULLARI, Dilek. The Effect of Teaching Methods (Deductive-Inductive) on Learners' Cognitive

Style (Field Dependence-Independence). Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. 1992.

BILGI, Serap. Turkish University EFL Students' Attitudes Towards Non-Test Focused and Test Focused
Activities in Relation to Proximity of the Test. Supervisor: Dr. Lionel Kaufman. 1992.

BULUT, Dogan. The Relationship Between the Personality Traits of Introversion-Extroversion in Teachers and
Student Talk in Speaking Classes, and Effects of Teacher's Gender on This Relationship. Supervisor: Dr.
Lionel Kaufman. 1992.

DEMIRBULAK, Dilara. Learners' Perceptions in the Evaluation of an ESP Course. Supervisor: Dr. Eileen
Walter. 1992.

ELMAS, Belgin. An Experimental Study of Cloze and Essay Writing for Measuring Grammatical Ability of
EFL Students. Supervisor: Dr. Eileen Walter. 1992.

ERTEM, Hikmet. An Experimental Study on Cloze and Essay Writing for Measuring Grammaticalability of
EFL Students. Supervisor: Dr. Eileen Walter. 1992.

ISKENDEROGLU, Zeynep. The Relation Between Turkish University Students' Educational and Social
Background and Their Attitude Toward Self-Directed Learning and Their Attendance at Self-Access Centers.
Supervisor: Dr. Eileen Walter. 1992.

KIZIL, Kader. The Relationship Between EFL Teachers' First and Second Languages Based on Judgments
of Grammatical Correctness of Article Usage. Supervisor: Dr. Lionel Kaufman. 1992.

KUL, Senol. The Relationship Between Teachers' and Students' Preferences for Error Correction Strategies
in Classroom Conversation. Supervisor: Dr. Lionel Kaufman. 1992.

OK, Selami. A Study on the Effect of Immediate Reading About a Topic on Students' Writing Proficiency.
Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. 1992.

NDER, Sibel. The Relationship Between the Evaluation of EFL Speaking Skills and Learners' Attitudes and
Performance. Supervisor: Dr. Lionel Kaufman. 1992.

SEZER, Mehmet. An Investigation of Language Learning Strategies in Bilingual and EFL Monolingual
Beginning Level Turkish EFL Students. Supervisor: Dr. Lionel Kaufman. 1992.

SASKIN, Betl. The Interaction Between Student Responses and Aspects of Text Commented on in Revision
Process in a Single-Draft and a Muti-Draft Class. Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. 1992.

SIRIN, Bilge. The Comparison of Teacher-Generated and Student-Generated Questions as Prequestioning

Techniques in EFL Classes. Supervisor: Dr. Eileen Walter. 1992.

TARHAN, Meltem. An Experimental Study on the Effects of Frequent Testing. Supervisor: Dr. James C.
Stalker. 1992.

TARHAN, Sahika. EFL Learners' Attitudes Toward Turkish-English Code-Mixing. Supervisor: Dr. James C.
Stalker. 1992.

YEMENICI, Alev. Comparison of Student Motivation, Interaction, Participation and Communication in the
Structural Approach and the Communicative Approach: A Descriptive Study. Supervisor: Dr. Eileen Walter.
1992.

1991

AKGL, Mustafa. Needs Assessment of Medical Students in ESP Courses at Erciyes University. Supervisor:
William Ancker. 1991.

CINEMRE, Yasar. An Investigation of Listening Comprehension Strategies in Intermediate Level Turkish EFL
Students. Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. 1991.

EKI, Hasan. Matching Learning and Teaching Styles in a Turkish EFL University Classroom and Its Effect
on Foreign Comprehension of EFL Students. Supervisor: Dr. Lionel Kaufman. 1991.

ELEBI, Demet. An Experimental Study of the Multiple-Choice Test Technique for Measuring Reading
Comprehension of EFL Students. Supervisor: William Ancker. 1991.

DALOGLU, Aysegl. Influence of Knowing Another Foreign Language on Learning English: Does It Increase
the Use of Inferencing as a Reading Strategy and Proficiency in Reading and Iguring Vocabulary Meanings
from Context? Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. 1991.

GK, Sahin. Strategies of EFL Teachers and Students in Correction and Revising Composition Errors.
Supervisor: Dr. Lionel Kaufman. 1991.

GKSIN, Abdullah. An Assessment of Teacher Perceived Needs of ESP Students in the Faculty of
Economics and Administrative Science at Erciyes University. Supervisor: William Ancker. 1991.

GN, Bahar. A Study of EFL Learners Monitor-Use Based on Type of Learning Task and Rule Difficulty.
Supervisor: Dr. Lionel Kaufman. 1991.

KIZKIN, F. Aysun. The Attitudes of EFL Teachers and Students Towards the Use of Games in Turkish High
Schools and Universities. Supervisor: William Ancker. 1991.

MIZIKACI, Fatma. A Sociocultural Investigation of Speech Acts (Requests and Apologies) in Turkish and
English. Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. 1991.

MUNZUR, Nazan. A Descriptive Study on the Role of Poetry as Teaching Material in Developing
Communicative Abilities of Students in the EFL Classroom. Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. 1991.

ST, Aysel. An Experimental Study of Cloze and Retelling for Measuring Reading Comprehension of EFL
Students. Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. July 1991.

SAHIN, Esen. A Needs Assessment of Teachers and Students from Engineering and Tourism Departments
for Designing Communicative Curriculum. Supervisor: Dr. Lionel Kaufman. 1991.

TIKENCE, Mevlt. A Suggested Syllabus Model for a Course in Developing Reading Skills with Special
Reference to the ELT Department at Gazi University. Supervisor: William Ancker. 1991.

TOROS, Hlya. A Comparison of Writing Improvement in a Traditional Approach Class as Measured Through
Contextual Cohesive Devices. Supervisor: Dr. James C. Stalker. 1991.

TRKER, Nermin. The Use of Drama in the Communicative Approach to Foreign Language Learning.
Supervisor: William Ancker. 1991.

YZBASIOGLU, Tlin. Turkish University EFL Students Metacognitive Strategies and Beliefs About
Language Learning. Supervisor: Dr. Lionel Kaufman. 1991.

1990

ALTAN, Mustafa Z. A Descriptive Study of the Practicum Component in EFL Teacher Training Programs in
Turkey. Supervisor: Dr. John R. Aydelott. 1990.

ALTUN, Muharrem. A Study and Position Paper for EFL Programs in Turkey. Supervisor: Dr. Aaron S. Corton.
1990.

ATAY, Sinan. Developing Reading Materials for Graduate Level EAP (English for Academic Purposes)
Courses at Ankara University. Supervisor: William Ancker. 1990.

AYCAN, Nazan. Errors in Tense in the Written English of Turkish Students with Special References to the
Semantic Bases. Supervisor: Dr. Aaron S. Carton. 1990.

BASARAN, Oya. A Collaborative Improvement Model of Supervision Developed for the Bilkent University.
Supervisor: Dr. John Aydelott. 1990.

BASCI, Kemal. Identification and Measurement of Speech Problems of ELT Students at Turkish Universities.
Supervisor: Dr. Aaron S. Carton. 1990.

BAYKAL, Yesim. Attitudes Toward Supervision and Evaluation and the Present State of EFL Supervision and
Evaluation in Turkey. Supervisor: Dr. John Aydelott. 1990.

BAYRAKIL, Ferda. Cultural Themes in Elementary EFL Textbooks in Use in Turkey: A Content Analysis of
Pictorial Representations. Supervisor: Dr. Aaron S. Corton. 1990.

AKIR, Cemal. Factors that Promote Effective Speaking in Turkish Universities. Supervisor: Dr. Aaron S.
Corton. 1990.

GL, Bena. Assessing the Effectiveness of the Advanced-Level Reading Program at the School of Foreign
Languages, Department of Basic English, Middle East Technical University. Supervisor: William Ancker.
1990.

HSREVOGLU, Ruziye. Supervision vs. Evaluation in EFL in Turkish Universities. Supervisor: Dr. Aaron S.
Corton. 1990.

KAYAOGLU, Naci. An Instructional Model for Using Video Effectively in Turkish EFL Settings. Supervisor:
William Ancker. 1990.

KUMRAL, Nejat. Identification of Motives for Language Study at the Police Academy. Supervisor: Dr. Aaron
S. Corton. 1990.

KKAL, Serife. Techniques for Motivating Students to Write, for Teaching Writing and for Systematizing
Writing Assessment. Supervisor: William Ancker. 1990.

OZMAN, Hatice. Development of a Proficiency Oriented Reading Test for Use at the Preparatory Program of
ukurova University. Supervisor: Dr. Aaron S. Corton. 1990.

ZMEN, Fatma. Attitudes Towards the Innovation of Computer Assisted Language Instruction at Turkish
Universities. Supervisor: Dr. Aaron S. Corton. 1990.

SAVASAN, Sule. Affective Factors in EFL Learning at the Hazirlik Programs of the Turkish Universities.
Supervisor: William Ancker. 1990.

TERCANLIOGLU, Leyla. Needs Assessment of the Organization and Operations of the English as a Foreign
Language Department at Atatrk University. Supervisor: Dr. John R. Aydelott. 1990.

1989

AKYILDIZ, Sndz. Motivation and Motivating Techniques in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
in Turkish Universities. 1989.

ALTUNAY, Ugur. Problems with Teaching the Word Order of English to Turkish Students. 1989.

ARSLAN, Recep Sahin. A Communicative Curriculum for MA/MS/PhD Students at the Preparatory School of
Karadeniz Technical University. 1989.

AYRAL, Gaye A.M. Teaching English Through Drama. 1989.

KAYA, Abdullah. Adapting Krashen's Five Hypotheses for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language in
Turkey. 1989.

KESERVURAN, H. Aynur. The Introduction of Prepositions in Elementary Level EFL Textbooks. 1989.

KKNAL, Hatice. The Role of Culture in the Foreign Language Classroom. 1989.

MIHIOGLU, Leyla. Teacher Effectiveness in EFL Classes Through Supervision. 1989.

CAL, Nkte. Factors that Help in Forming Good Writers. 1989.

PAKER, Turan. Teaching Vocabulary in Turkish State Secondary Schools. 1989.

SARIOBAN, Arif. Ways Teachers Can Help Overcome the Misformation of -S Ending for the Third Person
Singular. 1989.

SENCAN, Nilgn. Factors that Promote Effective Listening. 1989.

SONGL, Sibel. The Communicative Curriculum of the Turkish Language Program at TMER. 1989.

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