Linguistics 1

Course Code:

EDEN 214

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to introduce linguistics and help students understand the scientific aspect of language. The focused subjects are as follows: basic concepts of linguistic analysis, raising linguistic awareness, error analysis, case study, the nature, structure and use of language via comparative analysis of native language and foreign language; linguistic components as a system; competence and performance; microlinguistics and macrolinguistics; language universals; linguistic creativity; arbitrariness; sign languages and artificial languages; animal communication systems; language and brain, lateralization and handedness; evolution of language; processing of language; research on language use and language disorders (ex. dichotic listening, split-brain patients, WADA test); phonetics (acoustic, articulatory and auditory phonetics), speech organs, phone, phoneme, vowels and consonants, diphtongs, manner and place of articulation, IPA (international phonetic alphabet); phonology, sounds, phonological processes such as assimilation, dissimilation, linking; phonetic classes; prosody, stress, tone, pitch, intonation; semantics, semantic analysis, semantic components and features, sense, reference, and coreference.

Course Content:

The purpose of this course is to introduce linguistics and help students understand the scientific aspect of language. The focused subjects are as follows: basic concepts of linguistic analysis, raising linguistic awareness, error analysis, case study, the nature, structure and use of language via comparative analysis of native language and foreign language; linguistic components as a system; competence and performance; microlinguistics and macrolinguistics; language universals; linguistic creativity; arbitrariness; sign languages and artificial languages; animal communication systems; language and brain, lateralization and handedness; evolution of language; processing of language; research on language use and language disorders (ex. dichotic listening, split-brain patients, WADA test); phonetics (acoustic, articulatory and auditory phonetics), speech organs, phone, phoneme, vowels and consonants, diphtongs, manner and place of articulation, IPA (international phonetic alphabet); phonology, sounds, phonological processes such as assimilation, dissimilation, linking; phonetic classes; prosody, stress, tone, pitch, intonation; semantics, semantic analysis, semantic components and features, sense, reference, and coreference.

Course Methodology:

Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Simulation, 4: Demonstration, 5: Problem solving, 6: Group work, 7: Drama, 8: Micro teaching

Course Evaluation Methods:

Assessment Methods: A: Exam, B: Multiple choice, C: Gap filling, D: True false, E: Oral exam, F: Portfolio

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Understanding the characteristics of human language, and using this knowledge in teaching languages.	7	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8	A, C, D, E
2) Being able to design and implement activities for their students to effectively use the grammar and vocabulary of English.	14	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8	A, C, D, E
3) Being able to design and implement activities for their students to improve their skills in reading, speaking, writing, and listening.	15	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8	A, C, D, E
4) Improving the skills of reding, writing, listening, and speaking.	19	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8	A, C, D, E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction
2	Basic concepts of linguistic analysis,
3	Raising linguistic awareness, error analysis, case study, the nature, structure and use of language via comparative analysis of native language and foreign language;
4	Linguistic components as a system; competence and performance; microlinguistics and macrolinguistics
5	Language universals; linguistic creativity; arbitrariness; sign languages and artificial languages; animal communication systems
6	Language and brain, lateralization and handedness; evolution of language; processing of language; research on language use and language disorders (ex. dichotic listening, split-brain patients, WADA test)
7	Phonetics (acoustic, articulatory and auditory phonetics), speech organs, phone, phoneme, vowels and consonants, diphtongs, manner and place of articulation, IPA (international phonetic alphabet); phonology, sounds
8	Phonological processes such as assimilation, dissimilation, linking; phonetic classes; prosody, stress, tone, pitch, intonation;
9	Semantics, semantic analysis, semantic components
10	Features, sense, reference, and coreference.
11
12
13
14

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments	PPP, reflection papers
Exams

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
In-class speaking activities		20
Final assessment: Portfolio Presentation	1	80

Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		80
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		20
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have a command of the concepts about education and the structure and operation of the Turkish education system.	x
2	To benefit from the developmental and learning psychology approaches in providing educational development and in knowing the basic domains of educational sciences.			x
3	To be able to evaluate and implement the scientific methods in the field of English language education and teaching.				x
4	To be able to select, evaluate and implement the efficiency of ready-made course materials according to students’ age, language and proficiency level, interests, and learning characteristics.	x
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies efficiently in English education and teaching.	x
6	To recognize the literary texts such as short story, poem, and novel in English and to be able to use them in teaching language skills.	x
7	To understand the properties and structure of human language and to be able to use them in language teaching.	x
8	To be able to develop original materials in order to enhance language skills.	x
9	To be aware of language learning properties of different age groups and to be able to use language teaching methods in line with these properties.	x
10	To know and to apply the basic theories, principles and methods about teaching English as a foreign language.	x
11	To be able to use English at the levels of reaching information, sharing it orally and written form and in production.					x
12	To grasp and to apply the social, cultural and societal responsibilities.		x
13	To prepare a lesson plan taking the students’ needs, language proficiencies, age, intelligence types and learning styles into account and by using the proper instructional technology.	x
14	To be able to organize and apply activities aimed at enabling students to use English grammar and vocabulary effectively.	x
15	To be able to organize and apply activities that will develop the students’ reading, speaking, writing and listening skills in English.	x
16	To be able to evaluate measurement and evaluation tools and English instruction methods in terms of usefulness, validity and reliability.	x
17	To know the scientific research methods necessary for his/her personal and academic development and to have the ability to apply them in the school context.	x
18	To know the theoretical and applied linguistics concepts and to use language teaching methods in the light of these theories and concepts.	x
19	To develop writing, listening, reading and speaking skills in English					x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64

	2	6	12

Total Work Load			128
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.12
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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