| Language of instruction: |
English |
| Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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| Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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| Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. KENAN DİKİLİTAŞ
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| Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
| Course Objectives: |
Written and spoken English-language texts will serve as a foundation for exploration into the elements that determine meaning, tone, rhetoric and strength of expression. Students, too, will produce original spoken and written texts that highlight their understanding of these topics. A variety of readings will expose students to various genres and registers. In addition, the course will draw students’ attention to the use of language in advertising, media, politics to engender specific outcomes and shape cultural values. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Course Introduction;
Critical Reading |
Escholz, Rosa, Clark pp. 116-123: The Prescriptive Tradition by David Crystal |
| 2) |
Writing for an audience |
Escholz, Rosa, Clark pp. 139-143: Linda Flower |
| 3) |
Contrastive Rhetoric and Language Teaching |
Kaplan, Robert B. (1966). Cultural thought patterns in inter-cultural education. Language Learning, 18, 1-20.
Contrastive Rhetoric in Applied Linguistics (Conner & Long Chapter 2)
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| 4) |
Discourse analysis through the Discourse Matrix |
Mackie, A. & Bullock, C. (1990). Discourse matrix: A practical tool for ESL writing teachers. TESL Canada Journal/Revue TESL du Canada 8, 1, 67-76. |
| 5) |
Contrastive Rhetoric through the years: from Kaplan to the present day |
Historical Evaluation of Contrastive Rhetoric (Conner & Long Chapter 3) |
| 6) |
Contrastive Rhetoric and the Field of Rhetoric and Composition |
Conner & Long Chapter 4
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| 7) |
Writing: the Transaction |
Escholz, Rosa, Clark pp. 144-154 |
| 8) |
Language and culture |
The Language-Culture Connection (Escholz, Rosa, Clark pp. 309-337);
A Mosaic of Cultures in Language (Escholz, Rosa, Clark pp. 338-396) |
| 9) |
Personal Names: Making Family Connections |
Escholz, Rosa, Clark pp. 179-214 |
| 10) |
The Nature of Prejudicial Language |
Escholz, Rosa, Clark pp. 243-271 |
| 11) |
Language, Race, and Gender |
Escholz, Rosa, Clark pp. 272-308 |
| 12) |
The Language of Politics |
Escholz, Rosa, Clark pp. 525-553 |
| 13) |
Jargon, Political Correctness, Doublespeak and Euphemism |
Escholz, Rosa, Clark pp. 465-524 |
| 14) |
The Language of Advertising |
Escholz, Rosa, Clark pp. 565-608 |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Being able to identify problems and ask right questions |
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| 2) |
Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude |
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| 3) |
Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail |
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| 4) |
Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education |
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| 5) |
Applying theoretical concepts in project planning |
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| 6) |
Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork |
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| 7) |
Increasing efficiency rate in business environment |
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| 8) |
Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty |
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| 9) |
Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business |
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| 10) |
Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding |
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| 11) |
Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology |
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| 12) |
Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life |
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| 13) |
Possessing managing skills and competence |
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| 14) |
Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations |
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| 15) |
Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment |
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