IDB625 - RESEARCH IN LINGUISTICS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
RESEARCH IN LINGUISTICS IDB625 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
Prequisites
Course languageEnglish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesOther: Theoretical  
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine Yarar 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to discuss the application of the theories and methods found in grammar, phonology and semantics to the areas such as language teaching, translation, lexicography and cognitive linguistics. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the semester the students will:
  2. Define applied linguistics and its scope,
  3. Examine the historical development of the field,
  4. Review some of the basic concepts and methodologies in linguistics,
  5. Develop an awareness in the application of the theories and methods found in grammar, phonology and semantics to the areas such as language teaching, translation, lexicography and cognitive linguistics,
  6. Evaluate the relationship between theory and practice.
Course ContentThe definition, scope and history of applied linguistics; the review of some basic concepts and methodologies in linguistics; the application of theories, methods and methodologies of grammar, semantics, phonology and sociolinguistics to the areas such as stylistics, language teaching, translation, cognitive linguistics, lexicography and literary criticism.  
ReferencesAllen, J. P. B. & S. Pit Corder. (1980). Papers in Applied Linguistics. Oxford: O. U. P.

Kaplan, Robert. (Ed. ) (2002). The Oxford Handbook of Applied Linguistics. Oxford: O. U. P.

Richards, Jack C. & John Platt. 1997. Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics. Longman. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introducing the field of applied linguistics and its basic concepts
Week 2Methods and techniques used in applied linguistics
Week 3Studies carried out in the field of applied linguistics in terms of phonetics
Week 4Studies carried out in the field of applied linguistics in terms of phonology
Week 5Studies carried out in the field of applied linguistics in terms of morphology
Week 6Studies carried out in the field of applied linguistics in terms of syntax
Week 7Midterm
Week 8Studies carried out in the field of applied linguistics in terms of semantics
Week 9Studies carried out in the field of applied linguistics in terms of sociolinguistics
Week 10Studies carried out in the field of applied linguistics in terms of discourse analysis
Week 11Studies carried out in the field of applied linguistics in terms of genre analysis
Week 12Studies carried out in the field of applied linguistics in terms of psycholinguistics
Week 13Studies carried out in the field of applied linguistics in terms of cognitive linguistics
Week 14Studies carried out in the field of applied linguistics in terms of general linguistics
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance340
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments110
Presentation110
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes350
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation7535
Project000
Homework assignment7963
Midterms (Study duration)188
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload4448210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

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