This course aims at introducing the language in its sociocultural context by indicating how social and cultural factors affect language, language use, and language learning and teaching. The main purpose is to introduce students to the basic concepts of sociolinguistics and to show their applications in language and education.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the course and explaining the purpose of the course,What is sociolinguistics?
Definitions of sociolinguistics from different perspectives ,Sociolinguistics and Language Education- Sandra Lee Mckay,Sociolinguistics and Sociology of Language- Rajend Mesthrie,Multilingualism as a resource in the foreign language classroom- Veera Illman and Päivi Pietilä,The use of teacher code-switching for very young EFL learners- Daeun Song and Jang Ho Lee,Style, context and register in sociolinguistics,Speech functions, politeness and cross-cultural communication,Speech functions, politeness and cross-cultural communication,Gender, politeness and stereotypes,Regional and social dialects,Gender and age,Language maintenance and shift,Linguistic varieties and multilingual nations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
At the end of this lesson, students will learn
-the basic concepts in the field of sociolinguistics;
-language diversity, linguistic variables, age, gender and social factors;
-language, social interaction, speech and speaking functions in sociolinguistics;
-language relationship and its consequences: bilingualism, and multilingualism, language death;
-pidgin, creole;
-the spread of English worldwide and its effects in terms of foreign / second language teaching; and
-how social and cultural factors affect language teaching and learning outcomes.
A, E
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to the course and explaining the purpose of the course
2
What is sociolinguistics?
Definitions of sociolinguistics from different perspectives
3
Sociolinguistics and Language Education- Sandra Lee Mckay
4
Sociolinguistics and Sociology of Language- Rajend Mesthrie
5
Multilingualism as a resource in the foreign language classroom- Veera Illman and Päivi Pietilä
6
The use of teacher code-switching for very young EFL learners- Daeun Song and Jang Ho Lee
7
Style, context and register in sociolinguistics
8
Speech functions, politeness and cross-cultural communication
9
Speech functions, politeness and cross-cultural communication
10
Gender, politeness and stereotypes
11
Regional and social dialects
12
Gender and age
13
Language maintenance and shift
14
Linguistic varieties and multilingual nations
Resources
Holmes, J. (2003). An introduction to sociolinguistics (4th edition). the UK: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.
Ball, M. J. (2010). The Routledge handbook of sociolinguistics around the world. New York: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English
X
2
Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English
X
3
Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie.
X
4
Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English
X
5
Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps.
X
6
Can solve a field-related problem on his own
X
7
Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps
X
8
Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle
X
9
Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem.
X
10
Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally.
X
11
By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems.
X
12
Knows the basic terminology
X
13
Applies the basic skills
X
14
Can effectively use language learning strategies
X
15
Knows the characteristics and structure of human language
X
16
Has native like fluency
X
17
Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus,
X
18
Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
SOCIOLINGUISTICS and LANGUAGE TEACHING
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
7
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Mehdi SOLHİ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Mehdi SOLHİ
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course aims at introducing the language in its sociocultural context by indicating how social and cultural factors affect language, language use, and language learning and teaching. The main purpose is to introduce students to the basic concepts of sociolinguistics and to show their applications in language and education.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the course and explaining the purpose of the course,What is sociolinguistics?
Definitions of sociolinguistics from different perspectives ,Sociolinguistics and Language Education- Sandra Lee Mckay,Sociolinguistics and Sociology of Language- Rajend Mesthrie,Multilingualism as a resource in the foreign language classroom- Veera Illman and Päivi Pietilä,The use of teacher code-switching for very young EFL learners- Daeun Song and Jang Ho Lee,Style, context and register in sociolinguistics,Speech functions, politeness and cross-cultural communication,Speech functions, politeness and cross-cultural communication,Gender, politeness and stereotypes,Regional and social dialects,Gender and age,Language maintenance and shift,Linguistic varieties and multilingual nations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
At the end of this lesson, students will learn
-the basic concepts in the field of sociolinguistics;
-language diversity, linguistic variables, age, gender and social factors;
-language, social interaction, speech and speaking functions in sociolinguistics;
-language relationship and its consequences: bilingualism, and multilingualism, language death;
-pidgin, creole;
-the spread of English worldwide and its effects in terms of foreign / second language teaching; and
-how social and cultural factors affect language teaching and learning outcomes.
A, E
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to the course and explaining the purpose of the course
2
What is sociolinguistics?
Definitions of sociolinguistics from different perspectives
3
Sociolinguistics and Language Education- Sandra Lee Mckay
4
Sociolinguistics and Sociology of Language- Rajend Mesthrie
5
Multilingualism as a resource in the foreign language classroom- Veera Illman and Päivi Pietilä
6
The use of teacher code-switching for very young EFL learners- Daeun Song and Jang Ho Lee
7
Style, context and register in sociolinguistics
8
Speech functions, politeness and cross-cultural communication
9
Speech functions, politeness and cross-cultural communication
10
Gender, politeness and stereotypes
11
Regional and social dialects
12
Gender and age
13
Language maintenance and shift
14
Linguistic varieties and multilingual nations
Resources
Holmes, J. (2003). An introduction to sociolinguistics (4th edition). the UK: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.
Ball, M. J. (2010). The Routledge handbook of sociolinguistics around the world. New York: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English
X
2
Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English
X
3
Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie.
X
4
Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English
X
5
Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps.
X
6
Can solve a field-related problem on his own
X
7
Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps
X
8
Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle
X
9
Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem.
X
10
Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally.
X
11
By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems.
X
12
Knows the basic terminology
X
13
Applies the basic skills
X
14
Can effectively use language learning strategies
X
15
Knows the characteristics and structure of human language
X
16
Has native like fluency
X
17
Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus,
X
18
Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.