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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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General Linguistics |
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| Course Code |
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TEB210 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. ERGÜN SERİNDAĞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Summarizes the subject and scope of linguistics.
Lists the sub-branches of linguistics.
Discusses the relationship among language, thought and culture.
Lists the types of linguistics.
Lists 20th century linguistics and compare their schools.
Reviews the basic concepts and principles of the semiological approach.
Approaches the contemporary theories of linguistics critically.
Analyses texts linguistically.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to inform students about the features of the basic concepts of linguistics, their approaches to language, the people who directed linguistics and their works, the size and the use of descriptive language. |
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| Course Contents |
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The contents of this course include the concept of linguistics and the basic concepts of linguistics; Saussure and structuralism,; Europe (Prague school of linguistics), and American structuralism, theories of speech-act, introduction to different fields such as semiotics in language research; approaches to important personalities guiding linguistic work (Martinet, Bloomfield, Harris, Hjelmslev, Chomsky, and so on.) and their studies; descriptive analysis of the pragmatic dimension a language as well as its descriptive use. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Definition, scope, issues and relationships of linguistics with other disciplines. |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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2 |
The history of linguistics in the world. |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Branches of linguistics (phonology, morphology, lexicology, semantics, lexicography) |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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4 |
The relationship between language and thought, language and communication |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Types of linguistics (general linguistics, structural linguistics, linguistic description, the manufacturer transformational grammar, etc.) |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Ferdinand de Saussure and structural linguistics |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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7 |
20th century schools of linguistics (The Copenhagen School, the Prague School, American School, etc.). and their representatives (Martinet, Bloomfield, Harris, Hjelmslev, Chomsky, etc.) |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
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examination |
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9 |
Principials of semiotics |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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10 |
The concept of semiotics and its characteristics. |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Contemporary theories of linguistics, Noam Chomsky and transformational grammar |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Acquisition theory of Noam Chomsky |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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13 |
Humbolt |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Linguistic text analysis |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion, practice |
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15 |
Linguistic text analysis |
Reading the related resources. |
power point presentation, lecture, discussion, practice |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
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examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Toklu, Osman. 2003. Dilbilime Giriş. Akçağ Yay. Ankara.
Kıran, Zeynel. 2002 Dilbilime Giriş. Seçkin, Ankara
Aksan, Doğan. 1991. Anlambilim-Ana Çizgileriyle Türk Anlambilimi. Engin Yay. Ankara.
Rifat, Mehmet, 1990, Dilbilim ve Göstergebilimin Çağdaş Kuramları. Düzlem Yay. İstanbul.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
40 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
5 |
60 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
They can evaluate the developmental stages and their roles in the learning processes of primary 5-8 grade students. |
0 |
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2 |
They can monitor the students´ learning processes while using the traditional methods and techniques of measurement besides the alternative measurement and evaluation methods and techniques. |
0 |
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3 |
They can take individual and group responsibility to solve the problems encountered related to classroom management. |
0 |
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4 |
They can use Turkish teaching program and the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques to teach the program to Grades 5-8. |
0 |
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5 |
They can criticise and/or explain the characteristics of philosophical, literary and other works of art. |
3 |
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6 |
They can assess their performance objectively and make up for the deficiencies in accordance with the judgments made if they have any. |
0 |
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7 |
They can use the appropriate methods and techniques to help the students improve their higher thinking skills such as critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving. |
3 |
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8 |
They can use the appropriate techniques and methods to help the students improve their reading, listening, speaking, smooth and aesthetic writing skills. |
0 |
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9 |
They can develop appropriate learning materials and use the information and communication technologies in this process effectively. |
3 |
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10 |
They can explain the concepts and principles of Turkish sound, shape, sentence, text information and historical and contemporary Turkish dialects. |
5 |
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11 |
They can exlain the concepts and principles of basic language skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing) and grammar. |
5 |
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12 |
They can evaluate the periods of Turkish literature and the important people, events and the phenomena. |
0 |
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13 |
They can acquire self-learning ability. |
3 |
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14 |
They can communicate effectively with students, teachers, friends, school management and parents. |
0 |
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15 |
They can improve themselves about the cultural and social aspects. |
0 |
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16 |
They have the knowledge and skills required by the field of study. |
5 |
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17 |
They can apply the basic principles and general objectives of education. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
5 |
1 |
5 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 91 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.64 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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