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
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

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