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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Linguistics I |
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| Course Code |
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YDA203 |
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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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Fall (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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Define the basic concepts of linguistic
Understand the process of natural languages, and their development.
Define the differences between natural and artificial languages
Gain knowledge about important linguists
Define the process of acquisition of natural languages.
Establish a relationship between linguistics and foreign language teaching / learning
Gain knowledge about basic language theories
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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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Language awareness, understand basic linguistic concepts, establish the relationship between linguistics and language teaching, learn about the development of languages in the world, their interactions and also learn about basic language theories. Comprehend the discipline of linguistics with its fundamental constituents and assumptions, understand the concept of language as sa system of sign and analyze its basic components. |
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| Course Contents |
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A short history of linguistics, basic assumptions, basic questions and problems of linguistics; modern approaches towards linguistics; signs and sign systems; language as a system; basic properties of human language; components of linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics). |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Germany |
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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 |
Practical problems in language. Classification of Linguistics |
Gros, H. : S. 5-18; Fischer, H. D.: S.17-37 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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2 |
Definition of language, language system and language use |
Gros, H. : S. 5-18; Fischer, H. D.: S.17-37 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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3 |
Development of a communication model |
Gros, H. : S. 24-29; Fischer, H. D.: S.166-174 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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4 |
Language and semiotics |
Gros, H. : S. 29-35; Fischer, H. D.: S.125-142 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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5 |
Fundamentals of Phonetics and Phonology (phonemics) |
Gros, H. : S. 35-45; Fischer, H. D.: S.37-36 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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6 |
Fundamentals of Morphology |
Gros, H. : S. 45-54; Fischer, H. D.: S.62-74 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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Inflections and Word formation |
Gros, H. : S. 54-67; Fischer, H. D.: S.74-90 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
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Written exam |
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9 |
Syntax (word-sentence), Traditional Grammar |
Gros, H. : S. 67-72; Toklu, O. S. 72-88 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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10 |
Structural syntax (IC grammar, grammar GT) |
Gros, H. : S. 67-72; Toklu, O. S. 72-88 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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11 |
Structural syntax (IC grammar, grammar GT) |
Gros, H. : S. 67-72; Toklu, O. S. 72-88 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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12 |
Theories of grammar I |
Fischer, H. D.: S.93-125; Toklu, O. S. 72-88 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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13 |
Theories of grammar II |
Fischer, H. D.: S.93-125; Toklu, O. S. 72-88 |
Power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brainstorming |
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14 |
Summary |
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discussion, brainstorming |
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15 |
Summary |
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discussion, brainstorming |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Gross, H. (1990): Einführung in die Germanistische Linguistik, iudicium Verlag, München.
Fischer, H. D. (1987): Einführung in die deutsche Sprachwissenschaft, Ehrenwirth Verlag, München
Spillmann, H.O. (2004): Einführung in die Germanistische Linguistik, Langenscheidt, München.
Toklu, O. (2003): Dilbilime Giriş, Akçağ Yayınları, Ankara.
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Various articles and Internet resources in the field
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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 |
1 |
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 |
Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. |
2 |
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2 |
Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. |
5 |
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3 |
Describe the applications of effective communication with students. |
2 |
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4 |
Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. |
3 |
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5 |
Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. |
5 |
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6 |
Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. |
3 |
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7 |
Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. |
4 |
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8 |
Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. |
2 |
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9 |
Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. |
0 |
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10 |
Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. |
0 |
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11 |
Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. |
4 |
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12 |
Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. |
4 |
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13 |
Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. |
2 |
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14 |
Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. |
4 |
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15 |
Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. |
2 |
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16 |
Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. |
4 |
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17 |
Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. |
2 |
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18 |
Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. |
3 |
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19 |
Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. |
3 |
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20 |
Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. |
4 |
| * 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 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Total Workload: | 88 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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