Ä°DB714 - APPROACHES IN HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPROACHES IN HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS | Ä°DB714 | 1st 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 | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Faculty members | |||||
| Course objective | This course aims to provide a detailed analysis of the historical dimension of language, especially linguistic change, language history, and genetic relationships between and among languages. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Background to historical linguistics, genetic and typological classification of languages, comparative method, historical changes in the microlinguistic features of languages. | |||||
| References | Lehmann, W.P. (1992). Historical Linguistics: An Introduction. London and New York: Routledge. Anttila, R. (1972). An Introduction to Historical and Comparative Linguistics. New York : Macmillan | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Origins and background of historical linguistics |
| Week 2 | Using written records in linguistic research |
| Week 3 | Genetic classification of languages |
| Week 4 | Typological classification of languages |
| Week 5 | Comparative method in linguistics |
| Week 6 | Comparative method in linguistics |
| Week 7 | Midterm exam |
| Week 8 | Re-structuring method in languages |
| Week 9 | Historical changes in the sound system of languages |
| Week 10 | Historical changes in the phonology of languages |
| Week 11 | Historical changes in the morphology of languages |
| Week 12 | Historical changes in the syntax of languages |
| Week 13 | Historical changes in the semantics of languages |
| Week 14 | Mutual relationships between the historical changes stated above |
| 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 | 6 | 84 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 8 | 8 | 64 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 7 | 10 | 70 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 45 | 67 | 300 |
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. | X | ||||
| 4. Can analyze and synthesize problems encountered during academic work, and produce original solutions using advanced research methods. | X | ||||
| 5. Independently conducts original work, develops new strategies to solve complex problems, and can lead collaborative work. | X | ||||
| 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. | |||||
| 11. Introduces advancements in the field to society, contributing to its transformation into an information society. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest