This course is designed to introduce the basic terminology and the background in the scientific study of language. The overall objective of the course is to build up the necessary linguistic notion in the students which will enable them to analyze and describe the universals of language.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Şener
Course Assistant(s)
None
Schedule
Tuesday 9:00-12:00, B1-8
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday 14:00-16:00 , 3D10
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Online class: Lecture, discussion, demonstration.
Principle Sources
Fromkin, V., R. Rodman and N. Hyams. (2003) (2010). An introduction to Language.Boston: Thomson & Heinle.
Mooney, A. & Evans, B. (2015). Language, Society and Power: An Introduction. London: Routledge
Yule, G. (1996). The Study of Language. Cambridge: CUP.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introcution to the course
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
2. Week
Introduction to linguistics
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
3. Week
Language acquisition
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
4. Week
Phonetics and Phonology
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
5. Week
Phonetics and Phonology
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
6. Week
Morphology
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
7. Week
Morphology
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
8. Week
Midterm Exams
9. Week
Syntax
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
10. Week
Syntax
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
11. Week
Syntax
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
12. Week
Brain and Language
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
13. Week
Brain and Language
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
14. Week
Review
Reading, exercises, homework, discussion.
15. Week
Revision and Exercises
16. Week
Final Exams week
17. Week
Final Exams week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Quizzes
2
20
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Show knowledge of a substantial range of authors, movements and texts from different periods of literary history.
PO-2
Identify the intellectual, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature
is written and read.
PO-3
Employ the necessary skills in the reading, analysis and in appreciation of literature.
PO-4
Recognize, interpret, and comment on rhetorical and figurative language.
PO-5
Identify, distinguish between and assess the distinctive characteristics of texts written in the principle literary genres.
PO-6
Recall and define key terms and concepts relating to language, literature and/or culture.
PO-7
Recognize the role of different social and cultural contexts in affecting meaning.
PO-8
Demonstrate responsiveness to the central role of language in the creation of meaning.
PO-9
Recognize different structures and discourse functions of the English language.
PO-10
Display competence both in written and/or oral expression and in the
communication of ideas in a variety of contexts.
PO-11
Demonstrate critical skills in the close reading, description, interpretation,
and analysis of literary and non-literary texts.
PO-12
Use logical thought, critical reasoning, and rhetorical skills to effectively
construct arguments.
PO-13
Apply guided research skills including the ability to gather, sift, organize and
present information and material.
PO-14
Show competence in planning, preparation and revision of essays,
presentations, and other written and project work.
PO-15
Reflect on ethical and philosophical issues raised in literary, critical, and
cultural texts.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
recall and recount basic concepts and terms related to mental organization of language , human mind and language processing and production.
LO-2
define key terms and fundamental concepts related to modern linguistics and English language.
LO-3
recognize and define main distinguishing features of human languages.
LO-4
distinguish and identify the main types of speech sounds and how they are produced, classified and transcribed.
LO-5
explain, analyse and interpret the parts of speech and structure of the words.
LO-6
show awareness of the difference between neutral words and words invoking emotional responses in speakers of a language.
LO-7
recognize, explain and analyze hierarchical sentence structure of English language and the nature of syntactic relations within a sentence.
