Ä°DB711 - THEORETICAL READINGS IN LINGUISTICS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEORETICAL READINGS IN LINGUISTICS | Ä°DB711 | 2nd Semester | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Prequisites | ||||||
| Course language | English | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Team/Group Work Preparing and/or Presenting Reports Problem Solving | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Faculty members | |||||
| Course objective | This course aims to deepen the understanding of late 20th century linguistic theories and show how micro units of analysis are further integrated into socially-based and usage-related macro aspects of language. Reading and analysis of recent examples of linguistic research help students gain a deeper insight into the ways in which language works. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in micro and macro fields of linguistics. | |||||
| References | Crain, S. & Martin, D. L. (1999). An Introduction to Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition. Massachusetts: Blackwell. Fromkin, A.V. (2001). An Introduction to Linguistic Theory. Massachusetts: Blackwell | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century |
| Week 2 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in phonology |
| Week 3 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in phonetics |
| Week 4 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in morphology |
| Week 5 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in syntax |
| Week 6 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in semantics |
| Week 7 | Midterm exam |
| Week 8 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in discourse analysis |
| Week 9 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in psycholinguistics |
| Week 10 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in psycholinguistics |
| Week 11 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in sociolinguistics |
| Week 12 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in genre analysis |
| Week 13 | Theories and methods developed in late 20th century in text linguistics |
| Week 14 | Comparing the theories and methods in micro and macro subfields of linguistics |
| Week 15 | Preparation for the final exam |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 34 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 7 | 10 |
| Presentation | 7 | 10 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 15 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 10 | 140 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 8 | 11 | 88 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 7 | 15 | 105 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Total Workload | 45 | 114 | 450 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Has knowledge about the role, historical development, acquisition, nature, limits, reliability, and validity of language. | X | ||||
| 2. Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of linguistics, produces new knowledge that can create antitheses when necessary. | X | ||||
| 3. Can analyze natural languages, develop original research designs, and apply a known method to a different field. | |||||
| 4. Can analyze and synthesize problems encountered during academic work, and produce original solutions using advanced research methods. | |||||
| 5. Independently conducts original work, develops new strategies to solve complex problems, and can lead collaborative work. | |||||
| 6. Expands knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article or producing an original work. | |||||
| 7. Can conduct theoretical research and applied studies to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. | X | ||||
| 8. Can critically evaluate advanced knowledge and skills, develop new thoughts and methods. | X | ||||
| 9. Can participate in scientific activities, systematically convey studies, defend and develop original opinions. | |||||
| 10. Can communicate effectively in a foreign language, produce scientific output, and follow the literature. | X | ||||
| 11. Introduces advancements in the field to society, contributing to its transformation into an information society. | |||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest