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  Course Description
Course Name : Applied Linguistics

Course Code : TES304

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ERGÜN SERİNDAĞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the terms of communication, language, and linguistics.
Interprets researches of linguisitics in diachronic and synchronic way.
Applies studies in the field of semantics and lexicology.
Applies studies in linguistics and pragmatic fields.
Applies studies in psycholinguistics field.
Applies studies in sociolinguistics field.
Applies studies in semiotics filed.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to recognize the application processes of different fields of linguistics studies.

Course Contents : The contents of this course include teaching about semantics, lexicology, text linguistics, psycho-linguistics, the community areas of linguistics and semiotics.

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 definition of communication and language Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
2 The definition of linguistics and its basic concepts Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
3 A historical outlook on researchs of linguistics Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
4 Current researchs of linguistics Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
5 A general outlook on lingusitics fields and semantics and its area of usage Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
6 Lexicology and its area of usage Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
7 Text linguistics and its area of usage Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
8 Mid-term exam Examination
9 Pragmatics and its area of usage Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
10 Psycholinguistics and its area of usage Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
11 Psycholinguistics and its area of usage Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
12 Sociolinguistics and area of usage Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
13 Semiotics and its area of usage Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
14 Comparison and contrast of methods of linguistics Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
15 Lingusitic text analysis Related resources of topics power point presentation, lecture, discussion, brain storm
16/17 Final exam Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Kıran, Ayşe; Kıran, Zeynel. 2001, Dilbilime Giriş, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.
 Aksan, Doğan. 1990, Her Yönüyle Dil Ana Çizgileriyle Dilbilim 1.Cilt, TDK Yayınları, Ankara.
 Rifat, Mehmet. 1998, 20. Yüzyılda Dilbilim ve Göstergebilim Kuramları 1, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, İstanbul.
 Rifat, Mehmet. 1998, 20. Yüzyılda Dilbilim ve Göstergebilim Kuramları 2, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, İstanbul.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 60
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 They can evaluate the developmental stages and their roles in the learning processes of primary 5-8 grade students. 0
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
3 They can take individual and group responsibility to solve the problems encountered related to classroom management. 0
4 They can use Turkish teaching program and the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques to teach the program to Grades 5-8. 0
5 They can criticise and/or explain the characteristics of philosophical, literary and other works of art. 3
6 They can assess their performance objectively and make up for the deficiencies in accordance with the judgments made if they have any. 2
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
8 They can use the appropriate techniques and methods to help the students improve their reading, listening, speaking, smooth and aesthetic writing skills. 3
9 They can develop appropriate learning materials and use the information and communication technologies in this process effectively. 0
10 They can explain the concepts and principles of Turkish sound, shape, sentence, text information and historical and contemporary Turkish dialects. 5
11 They can exlain the concepts and principles of basic language skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing) and grammar. 5
12 They can evaluate the periods of Turkish literature and the important people, events and the phenomena. 3
13 They can acquire self-learning ability. 2
14 They can communicate effectively with students, teachers, friends, school management and parents. 0
15 They can improve themselves about the cultural and social aspects. 3
16 They have the knowledge and skills required by the field of study. 3
17 They can apply the basic principles and general objectives of education. 2
* 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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 1 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 91
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.64
ECTS Credit: 4