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INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ELL209 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS I 3 3 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. TUĞBA AKMAN KAPLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. TUĞBA AKMAN KAPLAN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit:  To increase students’ critical awareness of new developments in linguistics and related fields used in a range of ELT contexts. Introducing the nature of human languages To enable students to critically evaluate misconceptions about language in a range of ELT contexts To enable students to gain insight and understanding about linguistic issues appearing in the national media and stay current with important linguistic research.
Contents of the Course Unit: origins of language,human and animal language,sound patterns of language,morphology,grammar and syntax,semantics,pragmatics,first and second language acquisition

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

describe the main ideas of how the concept of language is defined in linguistics.
analyse and interpret linguistic data on spoken, written and animal language.
transcribe speech into IPA and classify sound systems.
describe and explain basic concepts within Morphology and its subcomponents in particular.
indicate Syntactic analysis for English sentences.
interpret how Semantic meaning in a text correlate with the Syntax.
separate basic concepts within Semantic and Pragmatics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Introducing the nature of human languages objectives of the course,requirements,grading,course schedule,and topics unt 1.origins og language class activties & Discussion
2 communicative and informative signals properties of language unit 2.animal and human language unit 3.development of writing class activity & Discussion
3 the sound of language Phonetics and phonology class activity& Discussion
4 study questions and presentations units 1-2-3-4 class activity& Discussion
5 word formations morphology,kinds of lexical and fuctional morphemes unit 5 class activity& Discussion
6 study questions unit 1-2-3 study questions/ Q & A questions class activity& Discussion
7 unit 3-4 study questions done /Q & A questions class activity& Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Etymology and history of words coinage,blending,borrowing,clipping,backformation,acronyms,affixes, class activity & Discussion
10 study Questions-Morphemes different kinds of morphemes,morph and allomorphs class activity & Discussion
11 study questions-phrases and sentences agreement,grammatical gender,prescriptive and descriptive approach,constituent analysis, class activity & Discussion
12 study questions-syntax generative grammar,tree diagrams,structural ambiguity,lexical rules,recursion,transformational rules class activity & Discussion
13 semantic semantic features,conceptual and associative meaning,semantic roles,homophones,........ class activity & Discussion
14 review session review session class activity & Discussion
15 review session review session class activity & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Yule,G.(2006). The Study of Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Fromkin, V., Rodman,R., & Hymes ,N. (2011). An Introduction to Language (int.ed).Boston,MA:Wadsworth.
Hudson,G.(2000). Essential of Introductory Linguistics.USA: Blackwell Publishers

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to identify the main characteristics of literary movements such as modernism, postmodernism, and postcolonialism during the process of analysing a literary text verbally or in an essay.
0
2
The graduate will be able to relate language structure to its functions in a literary text.
5
3
The graduate will be able to explain and generate ideas on literary texts or visual work such as films.
1
4
The graduate will be able to identify the language and the writing style of a wide range of authors, poets, and playwrights from different periods.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to explain the key terms and concepts associated with language, literature, and culture.
4
2
The graduate will be able to historically categorise various centuries or periods of time such as the Renaissance or the 20th century according to the literary, theoretical, social, and political developments reflected in literary texts.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of different literary genres.
0
2
The graduate will be able to interpret literary works produced in various cultures with different ethnical background.
0
3
The graduate will be able to compare and contrast different periods of time such as the Middle Ages and the Victorian Era in accordance with their distinctive literary, theoretical, social, and political background verbally or in an essay.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to apply literary theories and develop argument of their own in the process of writing a research paper.
3
2
The graduate will be able to formulate a sophisticated argument/thesis in compliance with the ethical requirements needed to avoid plagiarism during the process of writing a research paper.
1
3
The graduate will be able to apply research skills to gather, organise, and present information skills in a research paper.
4
4
The graduate will be able to employ translation methods while translating a text from English to Turkish or vice versa.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to organise occupational and academic activities including meeting, seminars, and conferences.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to determine his or her own learning requirements and goals to develop sustainable attitude towards life-long learning.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to develop effective oral and written communication skills in English.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to appraise and criticise development of the social rights, democracy, social justice, gender and racial identity, cultural and ethical values.
0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 8 8
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 10 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 101
Total Workload of the Course Unit 101
Workload (h) / 25.5 4
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0