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Course Description Course Name : Listening and Pronunciation I Course Code : YDI105 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ERDOĞAN BADA Prof.Dr. ERDOĞAN BADA Instructor AYŞE GÖRGÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Masters English sounds; recognises phonemes/sounds in different environments in lexical items. Attains proficiency in comparing and contrasting English and Turkish phonemes. Familiarizes with further concepts such as diphthong, triphthong, stress, intonation, assimilation and pausing. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to: - Enable students (Ss) to master English and Turkish sounds; recognise phonemes/sounds in different environments in lexical items; attain proficiency in comparing and contrasting English and Turkish phonemes with each other. - Introduce further concepts such as diphthong, triphthong, stress, intonation, assimilation and pausing. Course Contents : In this course, students learn the English sound system by comparing and contrasting it to the Turkish sound system, they practice them at lexical, sentence and discourse level; they listen to various listening passages and involve in related activities. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : R1-R2 Buildings   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Phons; phonemes; allophones; consonants; vowels, diphthongs, triphthongs - Lecture / Analysis / Practice 2 English phonemes vs. Turkish phonemes; vowels; consonants Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 3 International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA); phonetic transcription of British and American styles Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 4 Phonemic/phonological symbols employed in dictionaries: phonemic analysis in dictionaries Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 5 Spelling characters vs. phonemes. Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 6 Articulatory phonetics. Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 7 Places of articulation: vocal organs. Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 8 Midterm Research, preparing presentation Presentation 9 Manners of articulation. Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 10 Accomplishment of sound articulation. Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 11 Intonation. Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 12 Intonation. Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 13 Main stress, secondary stress. Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 14 Assimilation, linking, pausing. Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 15 Assimilation, linking, pausing. Get prepared for assigned task. Lecture / Analysis / Practice 16/17 Final exams. Research on popular topics Free conversation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1. A Course in Phonetics by Peter Ladefoged; Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.: New York, 1975.  2. English Phonetics and Phonology: A Practical Course by Peter Roach; Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, U.K., 1991.  3. An Introduction to Language (fifth edition) by Victoria Fromkin and Robert Rodman; Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Publishers: Fort Worth, TX, U.S., 1993. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Defines literary terms. 1 2 Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. 3 3 Benefits of basic concepts and principles while practicising. 3 4 Distinguishes basic concepts and principles in language teaching. 3 5 Transfers knowledge according to the characteristic features of specific age groups. 2 6 Students list testing and assessment methods. 2 7 Applies appropriate testing and assessment methods within context. 2 8 Distinguishes methods of material development, use and adaptation. 3 9 Chooses among methods and materials according to the needs (age, environment and physical conditions) of students 4 10 Adapts and develops materials according to needs. 4 11 Evaluates course books according to the suitability for students´ profile. 4 12 Criticises and chooses course books from different aspects. 2 13 Gains theoretical knowledge of teaching language skills. 4 14 Analyzes and interprets literary texts.. 1 15 Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. 1 16 Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. 1 17 Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. 1 18 Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. 4 19 Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 132 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.28 ECTS Credit: 5