YDT724 - STYLISTICS IN TURKISH WRITTEN TEXTS II

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
STYLISTICS IN TURKISH WRITTEN TEXTS II YDT724 2nd Semester 3 0 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Other: Exemplification, presentations  
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Emine YILMAZ 
Course objectiveThe aim of the course is to analyze how script affects the development of language via Turkish texts; research the contribution of findings of language and style on teaching language.  
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the course, the students; Explain stylistic features in Turkish texts.
  2. Comprehend all the features of written texts.
  3. Explain the text-style relationship.
  4. Resolve figures of speech.
Course ContentThe features of written texts.
Discussions on stylistic features.
The contribution of findings of language and style on teaching language.
Classify and examine the stylistic features in teaching Turkish as foreign language.
 
ReferencesCuypers, D. (2011). Question de style: Manuel d'écriture. CFPJ Editions.
Perrat, P. et B. Soulé (2010). Libérer son écriture et enrichir son style. Editions Victoires.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Historical debates on text, language and style
Week 2Stylistic features in texts
Week 3Stylistic features in texts
Week 4Exercises about stylistic features in texts, group work
Week 5Figures of speech and their usages in different texts
Week 6Figures of speech and their usages in different texts
Week 7Students presentations and discussion
Week 8Students presentations and discussion
Week 9Midterm exam
Week 10The usage of written texts in teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
Week 11The usage of written texts in teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
Week 12The usage of written texts in teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
Week 13Figures of speech, stylistic features and their relations to teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
Week 14Figures of speech, stylistic features and their relations to teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
Week 15Students presentations and discussion
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments110
Presentation220
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes450
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
Application6530
Specific practical training000
Field activities6424
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation2510
Project000
Homework assignment5630
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 15050
Total Workload49109300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Produce scientific knowledge to promote Turkish as an the international language.  X  
2. Produce on applied and theoretical studies on improved methodology of teaching Turkish as foreign language.   X 
3. To assess the historical development of learning Turkish by people of different cultures and develops new approaches on the issue.  X  
4. Improve learning and teaching methods of Turkic dialects and sub dialects.    X
5. To produce new approaches and develop material facilitating the learning of Turkish of students who are remotely or closely related to Turkish.  X  
6. Produce, develop and use technological tools in learning and teaching Turkish as foreign language.    X
7. Advanced knowledge related to facilitating the learning of Turkish for students of alien societies.  X  
8. Produce methodological and socio-cultural materials on the usage of media and mass communication tools to overcome difficulties arising from learning and teaching Turkish as foreign language.    X
9. Improve new methods and contents for course books and material to simplify learning Turkish.   X 
10. Produce and apply the necessary techniques for the usage of Turkish as a foreign language in the fields of education and social sciences.   X 
11. Use the latest version of technology and software and produce new ones in the field of teaching Turkish as foreign language.  X  
12. Update material according the latest trends in the field of in teaching Turkish as foreign language.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest