Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies  

Arif Sariçoban

Welcome to the new issue of The Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies.As the editor-in-chief, I once again would like to extend my personal gratitude to the members of both editorial and advisory boards without whose valuable help and support, it wou... see more

Yasemin Kirkgöz,Reyhan Agçam

Problem Statement: Since the late 1990s, Turkey has witnessed two major curriculum reforms in English language teaching at the primary level education. However, the situation of the assessment practices of the teachers has been unclear due to lack of rele... see more

Dunlop Ochieng

Problem Statement: Studies have shown that language is used discriminatorily to women and men. Hence, there have been movements against gender biased language-the movements which are reported so successful especially in the West.Purpose of Study: This pap... see more

Ekrem Solak

Problem Statement: English learning and teaching activities are crucial for Turkish Gendarmerie personnel serving both at home and in various regions of the world. However, there is no sound basis determining the language needs of the gendarmerie organiza... see more

Evrim Önem

Problem Statement: Much research has revealed that high levels of anxiety acts as an inhibitor in foreign language learning and leads to decrease in success level.Purpose of Study: In this paper, a model of instruction for anxiety and success in teaching ... see more

Bengü Aksu Ataç

Problem Statement: A rapidly increasing interest has been observed in finding alternatives to traditional forms of assessment in education. For at least three decades, teachers, curriculum developers and program administrators have been studying hard to i... see more

Nalan Kiziltan

Problem Statement: Foreign language learners who do not naturally come from the tradition of the language they are learning have naturally difficulties in comprehending Turkish proverbs and idioms. Comprehension problems of the Italian learners of Turkish... see more

Serkan Çelik,Erkan Arkin,Derya Sabriler

Problem Statement: The notions of autonomy and independence possess an increasingly important role in language pedagogy by raising issues such as learners’ responsibility for their own learning, and their right to determine the direction of their own lear... see more