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INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ELL210 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS II 4 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. İSMAİL AYDIN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce major linguistic structures of English and their relevance to linguistic theory.
Contents of the Course Unit: This course covers a revision of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and aims to add on this knowledge with other components like Semiotic System and classifications of languages.

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

assess the Semiotic System in English and other languages.
argue the nature of language change and typological classifications of languages.
evaluate the social context of language through English texts.
synthesise the structure of English language in a text.
describe Syntax in English language.
recognise the sounds of English in an English word.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Introduction pragmatics/ invisible meaning,Deixis,reference,inference,speech acts Lecture & Discussion
2 Reading the Material Assigned Discourse Analysis/cohesion,coherence,speech events,schemes,scripts Lecture & Discussion
3 Reading the Material Assigned language and brain/Neurolinguistics,Broca and Wernika's area,motor cortex,critical period Lecture & Discussion
4 Reading the Material Assigned first language acquisition/caregiver speech,telegraphic stage,developing syntax and smantic Lecture & Discussion
5 Reading the Material Assigned second language acquisition/affective factors Lecture & Discussion
6 Reading the Material Assigned GTM,Audiolingual,communicative approach,communicative competence Lecture & Discussion
7 Reading the Material Assigned Review session Lecture & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the Material Assigned language history and change/Old English,Middle English,Diachronic and Synchronic Lecture & Discussion
10 Reading the Material Assigned gestures and sign language/types of gestures and sign languages,ASL Lecture & Discussion
11 Reading the Material Assigned language and variations/standard language,accent and dialect,dialectology,regional dialects Lecture & Discussion
12 Reading the Material Assigned bilingualisim and monolingualisim,diglossia,language planning,pidgin and creoles Lecture & Discussion
13 Reading the Material Assigned language ansd social variations/ social markers,speech style,register,jargonslang,social barriers Lecture & Discussion
14 Reading the Material Assigned language and culture/linguistic relativity,sapir-whorf hypothesis,social categories,gender Lecture & Discussion
15 Reading the Material Assigned review session and study questions Lecture & 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 0 0 0
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 3 42
Assignment (Homework) 14 3 42
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 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 44 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0