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Course Description Course Name : Language and culture Course Code : TE 402 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ENGİN ÇETİN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the scope of the term and the term culture. Becomes aware of the concepts used from past to the present in Turkish Culture. Understands the elements of culture. Knows the changes in culture and their reasons. Understands the relationship between language and culture and the cultural phases throughout the history of Turkish. Understands the importance of the transfer of culture of the language. Knows the cultural elements in language texts in accordance with the period. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the phases and development stages of the Turkish culture and comparing them with the different civilizations of the the periods with different perspectives. Course Contents : Important values of Turks, the values that are reflected in the Turkish language: kinship names, proverbs, idioms, language and localization concept of euphemism, the tradition of giving a name to the Turks, in the context of cultural values, from past to present Turkish words for men and women, the effect of technological developments in the language, living in Central Asia Turkish communities and cultures, and cultural problems of speakers of Turkish overseas. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The effect of geography, language, and social life lectures, discussion 2 Important values of Turks, the values that are reflected in the Turkish language: kindship names lectures, discussion 3 Turkish proverbs and sayings in the context of cultural values lectures, discussion 4 Phrases in the context of cultural values lectures, discussion 5 The concept of euphemism language and localization lectures, discussion 6 The tradition of giving a name to the Turks lectures, discussion 7 The tradition of giving a name to the Turks lectures, discussion 8 Midterm Exam Exam 9 Turkish women in the context of the words used in the past to the present cultural values lectures, discussion 10 Turkish women in the context of the words used in the past to the present cultural values lectures, discussion 11 The concept of globalization lectures, discussion 12 Impact of globalization on languages and cultures lectures, discussion 13 Technological advances and the impact of language lectures, discussion 14 Speakers of Turkish and cultural issues abroad lectures, discussion 15 Speakers of Turkish and cultural issues abroad 16/17 Semi-Final Examination Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Ögel, Bahaeddin (1971-1986) Türk Kültür Tarihine Giriş I-IX, Kültür Bakanlığı Yay.,  Kafesoğlu, İbrahim (2004) Türk Milli Kültürü, Ötüken Yay.,  Güvenç, Bozkurt (2008), Türk Kimliği, Boyut Yay., Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 Communicates written and orally by using Turkish effectively. Asks questions, observes, thinks critically and constructively, obeying the principles of academic ethics. 1 2 Is able to use basic information technologies necessary for undergraduate studies and future career and raises the capacity of application. 1 3 Is able to follow the historical development process of Turkish Language and Literature. 3 4 Comprehends Turkish Language and Literature’s historical and contemporary material by means of scientific method and theoretical knowledge. 2 5 Knows and realizes the importance of Turcology’s fundamental concepts. 5 6 Learns the theoretical foundations between literature, language and culture. 2 7 Comprehends the position of Turkish Language and Literature in the world languages and literatures. 4 8 Analayses language and literature materials with comparative methods. 4 9 Is able to prepare correlation analyses between language, culture and literature. 1 10 Comprehends and solves problems of Turcology. 4 11 Comprehends and is able to discuss old and new texts. 2 12 Acquires philological and linguistic vision. 4 13 Becomes skilful at using scientific methods and philological knowledge through analysing literary text effectively. 1 14 Acquires the ability of working on literary texts individually or in a group. 5 15 Acquires the ability of accessing related reference guides and using them effectively. 3 16 Have an intellectual background with comprehending concepts of field, transferring the knowledge, communicating with colleagues. 4 17 Finds solutions to problems of Turcology and contributes to the development of Turcology. 5 18 Is competent in a foreign language in order to comprehend concepts of Turcology and communicate with colleagues. 4 19 Knows a foreign language (ESP) sufficient for applications in the field at A2 level. 2 20 Has sufficient knowledge and is conscious about Ataturk’s principles and the history of Turkish revolution. 3 * 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) 13 2 26     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 3 39 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 85 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.4 ECTS Credit: 3