Derya Gök

Enthusiastic and committed English instructor with three years of experience in university preparatory programs, specializing in academic English instruction. Currently teaching at Medipol University, where I have worked with both medical students and students from engineering and architecture departments. Actively contribute to speaking clubs, helping students develop fluency and confidence in spoken English.

Began my teaching career at Okan University right after graduating from Marmara University with a degree in English Language Teaching. This role provided a strong foundation in English literature, English linguistics, curriculum development, student engagement, and effective language instruction.

Beyond teaching, I have been pursuing a degree in Sociology at Istanbul University since 2019, driven by a deep interest in gender issues and social concerns. This academic pursuit enhances my understanding of societal dynamics, complementing my role as an educator.

Additionally, I have a strong passion for English literature, which enriches my teaching approach and deepens my engagement with language and culture.

Passionate about creating inclusive and engaging learning environments, I continuously seek professional growth and new approaches to language education.

Activating ELT Beyond Borders - Marmara University

• Postmodern Literature & Narrative Techniques – Exploring fragmentation, paranoia, and intertextuality in the works of Thomas Pynchon.
• Kazuo Ishiguro & Cinematic Parallels – Investigating themes of artificial intelligence, faith, and devotion by drawing parallels between Klara and the Sun and Lars von Trier’s Breaking the Waves.
• Sociolinguistics & Gender Studies – Investigating how language reflects and shapes gender roles in contemporary discourse.
• Cultural Studies & Identity – Examining literature’s role in constructing and challenging cultural identities.
• Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature – Analyzing how literature intersects with sociology and linguistics.

• Interwoven Domains of Language – Analyzed the complex relationship between language and culture.
• Language and Gender: A Reflection – Examined how language influences and reflects gender roles in society.
• Teaching Reflection Journal – Documented insights and observations on teaching methodologies.
• Literature in Language Teaching – Designed lesson plans integrating a novel and a poem to enhance classroom learning.
• Curriculum Development – Contributed to a yearly curriculum plan, assessing course books in terms of linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical criteria.
• Material Evaluation & Development – Assessed and adapted instructional materials for classroom use, ensuring alignment with learning objectives.
• Catalogue Search & Resource Curation – Conducted research to identify and evaluate academic resources, enhancing lesson planning and scholarly work.