Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINGUISTICS I | ELT2115744 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Volkan İNCEÇAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Volkan İNCEÇAY |
| Assistant(s) | Yule, G. (2014). The Study of Language (5th Edition). Cambridge University Press. |
| Aim | Being an important part of the teaching profession, linguistics is an important area that contributes to the individual, social and cultural development of students. The aim of this course is to introduce the components of language by entering the field of linguistics and to gain basic knowledge about linguistics. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the course Introduction to Semantics ,Semantics Task assignment,Semantics Assignment submission İntroduction to Pragmatics,Pragmatics ,Pragmatics Assignment submission,Revisions of semantics and pragmatics Introduction to Discourse analysis,Discourse Analysis,Language and the brain Neurolinguistics,Language and the brain Neurolinguistics,Phonetic alphabets (vowels and consonants),Quiz and answer check (Language and the brain),First language acquisition,First language acquisition,Quiz and check of study questions. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of this course students will be able to comprehend the language system, | 16 | C |
| learn basic concepts in linguistics | 16 | C |
| understand and use the basic functions of language | 16 | C |
| recognize the structural features of languages | 16 | C |
| have knowledge about Semantics, Pragmatics, First language acquisition, written system and some sub-fields in Linguistics. | 16 | C |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique |
| Assessment Methods: | C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course Introduction to Semantics | Yule (2015). p. 110-113 Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 2 | Semantics Task assignment | Yule (2015). p. 113-120 Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 3 | Semantics Assignment submission İntroduction to Pragmatics | Yule (2015). p. 120-126 Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 4 | Pragmatics | Yule (2015). p. 126-131 Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 5 | Pragmatics Assignment submission | Yule (2015). p. 131-134 Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 6 | Revisions of semantics and pragmatics Introduction to Discourse analysis | Yule (2015). p. 140-142 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation -Preparing a Kahoot game |
| 7 | Discourse Analysis | Yule (2015). p. 140-149 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 8 | Language and the brain Neurolinguistics | Yule (2015). p. 155-157 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 9 | Language and the brain Neurolinguistics | Yule (2015). p. 158-163 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 10 | Phonetic alphabets (vowels and consonants) | Preparing a PowerPoint presentation on the practice of the phonetic alphabets |
| 11 | Quiz and answer check (Language and the brain) | Yule (2015). p. 155-166 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation Preparing a quiz |
| 12 | First language acquisition | Yule (2015). p. 170-174 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 13 | First language acquisition | Yule (2015). p. 174-181 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 14 | Quiz and check of study questions | -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation -Preparing a Kahoot quiz |
| Resources |
| 1. Aronoff, M., & Rees-Miller, J. (Eds.). (2020). The handbook of linguistics. John Wiley and Sons. 2. Stockwell, P. & Trask, R.L. (2007). Language and Linguistics: The Key Concepts. Routledge. 3. Yule, G. (2020). The Study of Language (7th Edition). Cambridge University Press. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Possesses advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge of the structural, semantic, and functional features of the English language. | X | |||||
| 2 | Expresses the fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of English verbally. | X | |||||
| 3 | Explains the principles of curriculum development, classroom management, and assessment and evaluation within the framework of educational sciences. | X | |||||
| 4 | Uses English at an advanced level, both orally and in writing, in ways appropriate to academic and instructional settings. | X | |||||
| 5 | Prepares lesson plans, develops instructional materials, implements them, and evaluates their effectiveness by taking learner characteristics and contextual variables into account. | X | |||||
| 6 | Selects and develops appropriate assessment tools and analyzes the resulting data to improve learning processes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Identifies problems encountered in educational settings, analyzes relevant data, and develops evidence-based solutions. | X | |||||
| 8 | Integrates digital technologies and instructional tools into the teaching process in alignment with pedagogical objectives. | X | |||||
| 9 | Carries out professional responsibilities independently and assumes responsibility in complex or unpredictable situations. | X | |||||
| 10 | Critically evaluates professional practices and identifies learning needs in line with continuous professional development. | X | |||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, societal values, and cultural sensitivity in educational settings. | X | |||||
| 12 | Identifies professional development needs in the field and undertakes responsibility for lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 13 | Collaborates effectively with educational stakeholders and contributes to the enhancement of educational quality. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 6 | 6 | 36 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 4 | 6 | 24 | |||
| Term Project | 4 | 6 | 24 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 4 | 8 | 32 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 174 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(174/30) | 6 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINGUISTICS I | ELT2115744 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Volkan İNCEÇAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Volkan İNCEÇAY |
| Assistant(s) | Yule, G. (2014). The Study of Language (5th Edition). Cambridge University Press. |
| Aim | Being an important part of the teaching profession, linguistics is an important area that contributes to the individual, social and cultural development of students. The aim of this course is to introduce the components of language by entering the field of linguistics and to gain basic knowledge about linguistics. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the course Introduction to Semantics ,Semantics Task assignment,Semantics Assignment submission İntroduction to Pragmatics,Pragmatics ,Pragmatics Assignment submission,Revisions of semantics and pragmatics Introduction to Discourse analysis,Discourse Analysis,Language and the brain Neurolinguistics,Language and the brain Neurolinguistics,Phonetic alphabets (vowels and consonants),Quiz and answer check (Language and the brain),First language acquisition,First language acquisition,Quiz and check of study questions. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of this course students will be able to comprehend the language system, | 16 | C |
| learn basic concepts in linguistics | 16 | C |
| understand and use the basic functions of language | 16 | C |
| recognize the structural features of languages | 16 | C |
| have knowledge about Semantics, Pragmatics, First language acquisition, written system and some sub-fields in Linguistics. | 16 | C |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique |
| Assessment Methods: | C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course Introduction to Semantics | Yule (2015). p. 110-113 Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 2 | Semantics Task assignment | Yule (2015). p. 113-120 Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 3 | Semantics Assignment submission İntroduction to Pragmatics | Yule (2015). p. 120-126 Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 4 | Pragmatics | Yule (2015). p. 126-131 Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 5 | Pragmatics Assignment submission | Yule (2015). p. 131-134 Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 6 | Revisions of semantics and pragmatics Introduction to Discourse analysis | Yule (2015). p. 140-142 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation -Preparing a Kahoot game |
| 7 | Discourse Analysis | Yule (2015). p. 140-149 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 8 | Language and the brain Neurolinguistics | Yule (2015). p. 155-157 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 9 | Language and the brain Neurolinguistics | Yule (2015). p. 158-163 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 10 | Phonetic alphabets (vowels and consonants) | Preparing a PowerPoint presentation on the practice of the phonetic alphabets |
| 11 | Quiz and answer check (Language and the brain) | Yule (2015). p. 155-166 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation Preparing a quiz |
| 12 | First language acquisition | Yule (2015). p. 170-174 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 13 | First language acquisition | Yule (2015). p. 174-181 -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation |
| 14 | Quiz and check of study questions | -Preparing a PowerPoint presentation -Preparing a Kahoot quiz |
| Resources |
| 1. Aronoff, M., & Rees-Miller, J. (Eds.). (2020). The handbook of linguistics. John Wiley and Sons. 2. Stockwell, P. & Trask, R.L. (2007). Language and Linguistics: The Key Concepts. Routledge. 3. Yule, G. (2020). The Study of Language (7th Edition). Cambridge University Press. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Possesses advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge of the structural, semantic, and functional features of the English language. | X | |||||
| 2 | Expresses the fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of English verbally. | X | |||||
| 3 | Explains the principles of curriculum development, classroom management, and assessment and evaluation within the framework of educational sciences. | X | |||||
| 4 | Uses English at an advanced level, both orally and in writing, in ways appropriate to academic and instructional settings. | X | |||||
| 5 | Prepares lesson plans, develops instructional materials, implements them, and evaluates their effectiveness by taking learner characteristics and contextual variables into account. | X | |||||
| 6 | Selects and develops appropriate assessment tools and analyzes the resulting data to improve learning processes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Identifies problems encountered in educational settings, analyzes relevant data, and develops evidence-based solutions. | X | |||||
| 8 | Integrates digital technologies and instructional tools into the teaching process in alignment with pedagogical objectives. | X | |||||
| 9 | Carries out professional responsibilities independently and assumes responsibility in complex or unpredictable situations. | X | |||||
| 10 | Critically evaluates professional practices and identifies learning needs in line with continuous professional development. | X | |||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, societal values, and cultural sensitivity in educational settings. | X | |||||
| 12 | Identifies professional development needs in the field and undertakes responsibility for lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 13 | Collaborates effectively with educational stakeholders and contributes to the enhancement of educational quality. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |