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  Course Description
Course Name : Linguistics II

Course Code : YDA204

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Define and explain basic operational principles of semantics, its basic assumptions and research questions.
Define and explain basic operational principles of pragmalinguistics, its basic assumptions and research questions.
Define and explain basic operational principles of sociolinguistics, its basic assumptions and research questions.
Define and explain basic operational principles of psycholinguistics, its basic assumptions and research questions.
Present the reseach

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Explain the interrelated fields of linguistics (pragmatics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics), describe and explain the basic operational principles of human mind, language processing and production.

Course Contents : Pragmatics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language perception, language production, cognitive development.

Language of Instruction : Germany

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Semantics Gros, H. : S. 97-116; Toklu, O. S. 88-114 Power point presentation,Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
2 Semantics Gros, H. : S. 97-116; Toklu, O. S. 88-114 Power point presentation,Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
3 Pragmalinguistics (Pragmatics) Gros, H. : S. 144-156; Toklu, O. S. 114-122 Power point presentation,Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
4 Pragmalinguistics (Pragmatics) Gros, H. : S. 144-156; Toklu, O. S. 114-122 Power point presentation,Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
5 Sociolinguistics Gros, H. : S. 156-177; Toklu, O. S. 137-150 Power point presentation,Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
6 Sociolinguistics Gros, H. : S. 156-177; Toklu, O. S. 137-150 Power point presentation,Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
7 Sociolinguistics Gros, H. : S. 156-177; Toklu, O. S. 137-150 Power point presentation,Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
8 Mid-term exam Written exam
9 Textlinguistics Gros, H. : S. 116-144; Toklu, O. S. 122-137 Power point presentation,Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
10 Textlinguistics Gros, H. : S. 116-144; Toklu, O. S. 122-137 Power point presentation,Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
11 Psycholinguistics Kıran, Z. : S. 270-276; Power point presentation,Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
12 Psycholinguistics Kıran, Z. : S. 270-276; Power point presentation,Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
13 Didactical hints for German as foreign language Reading Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
14 Summary Reading Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
15 Summary Reading Lecture, discussion, brainstorming
16/17 Final exam Written exami


  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.
 Kıran, Z. (2002): Dilbilime Giriş, Seçkin Yayınları, Ankara.
Required Course Material(s)  Various articles and Internet resources in the field


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. 2
2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 5
3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 2
4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 3
5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 5
6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 3
7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 4
8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 2
9 Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. 0
10 Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. 0
11 Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. 4
12 Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. 4
13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 2
14 Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. 4
15 Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. 2
16 Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. 4
17 Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. 2
18 Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. 3
19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 3
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).

  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 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 99
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.96
ECTS Credit: 4