To enable students to grasp theoretical perspectives on the social and cultural character of languages.
Course Content
This course contains; Description of the course content and materials,Cultures hiding in Languages,Power of words,Non-verbal elements of human interaction,Gender and Language,Ethnopoetics,Language in Marketing-Advertising,Miscommunication,Bilingualism,Names and Naming people and objects,Cognitive Anthropology ,Ethnolinguistics,Linguistic Relativity,Revision .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to understand the relationship between language and culture.
10, 16, 9
A
1.1. By comprehending that language is a cultural reflection, will be able to understand the cultural dimension of language.
10, 16, 9
1.2. By evaluating the social and cultural influences of language, will be able to understand cultural differences.
10, 16, 9
2. Will be able to analyze the social role of language.
10, 16, 9
A
2.1. By examining the functions of language in society, will be able to understand the social role of language.
10, 16, 9
2.2. By assessing how language shapes communication among different social groups, will be able to understand social dynamics.
10, 16, 9
3. Will be able to develop linguistic diversity and translation skills.
10, 16, 9
A
3.1. By studying linguistic diversity between different languages, will be able to develop skills in multilingual communication.
10, 16, 9
3.2. By translating languages effectively, will be able to convey texts in different languages.
10, 16, 9
4. Will be able to understand cultural meaning and expression.
10, 16, 9
A
4.1. By understanding the cultural meanings of language, will be able to interpret cultural expressions.
10, 16, 9
4.2. By evaluating the cultural context of expressions, will be able to better understand cultural differences.
10, 16, 9
5. Will develop cultural sensitivity and effective communication skills.
10, 16, 9
A
5.1. By developing a culturally sensitive approach to communication, will be able to engage in effective communication.
10, 16, 9
5.2. By understanding cultural differences, will be able to overcome cultural barriers in communication.
ed. Jourdan, C. / Tuite, K. (2006) Language, Culture, and Society, Cambridge University Press
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Have theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
X
2
Have knowledge about English language structure and its linguistic theory.
X
3
Have knowledge about language and culture theories.
X
4
Have knowledge about Turkish language structure and its linguistic theory.
5
Have theoretical knowledge about the comparison of English and Turkish language structures.
X
6
Translate a wide range of texts from literature to scientific sources, from newspaper articles to technical or law texts.
X
7
Translate the texts with content integrity and correct concepts.
X
8
Edit the translated texts for content integrity and correction.
9
Use IT technology and softwares to work more effectively.
10
Start their own translation office, and design the translation projects they get and complete them successfully with the team they work with.
X
11
Work for newspapers, magazines or publishing houses as translators or translation editors.
X
12
Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills in translation studies.
X
13
Read continuously to improve themselves in English and terminology.
X
14
Translate consecutively in public using communication skills effectively.
X
15
Give advice and help those who would like to get information about translation studies anywhere and anytime.
X
16
Use the softwares developed by IT technology to help translate and teach how to use them to those who want to learn.
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
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
1
14
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
8
8
General Exam
1
10
10
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
60
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(60/30)
2
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
CULTURAL DIMENSIONS of LANGUAGE
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Lect. Celal SARIOĞLU
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Aim
To enable students to grasp theoretical perspectives on the social and cultural character of languages.
Course Content
This course contains; Description of the course content and materials,Cultures hiding in Languages,Power of words,Non-verbal elements of human interaction,Gender and Language,Ethnopoetics,Language in Marketing-Advertising,Miscommunication,Bilingualism,Names and Naming people and objects,Cognitive Anthropology ,Ethnolinguistics,Linguistic Relativity,Revision .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to understand the relationship between language and culture.
10, 16, 9
A
1.1. By comprehending that language is a cultural reflection, will be able to understand the cultural dimension of language.
10, 16, 9
1.2. By evaluating the social and cultural influences of language, will be able to understand cultural differences.
10, 16, 9
2. Will be able to analyze the social role of language.
10, 16, 9
A
2.1. By examining the functions of language in society, will be able to understand the social role of language.
10, 16, 9
2.2. By assessing how language shapes communication among different social groups, will be able to understand social dynamics.
10, 16, 9
3. Will be able to develop linguistic diversity and translation skills.
10, 16, 9
A
3.1. By studying linguistic diversity between different languages, will be able to develop skills in multilingual communication.
10, 16, 9
3.2. By translating languages effectively, will be able to convey texts in different languages.
10, 16, 9
4. Will be able to understand cultural meaning and expression.
10, 16, 9
A
4.1. By understanding the cultural meanings of language, will be able to interpret cultural expressions.
10, 16, 9
4.2. By evaluating the cultural context of expressions, will be able to better understand cultural differences.
10, 16, 9
5. Will develop cultural sensitivity and effective communication skills.
10, 16, 9
A
5.1. By developing a culturally sensitive approach to communication, will be able to engage in effective communication.
10, 16, 9
5.2. By understanding cultural differences, will be able to overcome cultural barriers in communication.
