| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 190301503106 | INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS -I | Elective | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The general aim of this course is to make students be aware of metalanguage. More specifically, it is aimed to provide students with basic knowledge on the functioning and structure of language by teaching the basic terminology related to language and linguistics. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Didem ERDEL |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Students examine the concept of modern linguistics and its development. Students can define language and linguistics. | | 2 | Students will have the knowledge of the necessary concepts in the study of language and linguistics, and will be able to explain the relationship between linguistics and other disciplines and make comparisons in the context of these relationships. | | 3 | Students examine various definitions in language and linguistics and can explain the basic levels and areas of study of language. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| - |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| - |
| Course Contents |
| In this course, subjects including language, linguistics, and the sub-fields of linguistics are taught. At this stage, it is considered sufficient for students to recognize the basic linguistic fields/concepts, methods, goals and objectives and to be able to explain them in English language. To attain these goals, in addition to discussing the origin and features of human language, the sub-fields of linguistics such as phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax and semantics are presented and discussed. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction | | | | 2 | Definition of language; theories about the origins of human language | | | | 3 | Properties of human language | | | | 4 | Phonetics | | | | 5 | Phonetics | | | | 6 | Phonology | | | | 7 | Phonology | | | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | | 9 | Morphology | | | | 10 | Word formation | | | | 11 | Grammar | | | | 12 | Syntax | | | | 13 | Semantics | | | | 14 | General revision | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Yule, G. (2022). The study of language. Cambridge university press. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | English | | Work Placement(s) | | N/A |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Makeup Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Discussion | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Question-Answer | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Case Study | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Self Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Reading | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Homework | 14 | 1 | 14 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | | LO2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | | LO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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