SOCIOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ELT5008 Language Awareness and Analysis Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. KENAN DİKİLİTAŞ
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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning outcomes for successful students of ELT 5008 include the following:

1. The ability to identify key elements of written and spoken language, including tone, genre, and lexical choice

2. A deeper understanding of rhetorical patterns found across a variety of texts.

3. An awareness of cultural influences on rhetorical patterns

4. The strengthening of written and spoken English skills according to this awareness

5. An appreciation for foreign students' different approaches to expression

Course Content

The course will focus on various genres and rhetorical styles of written and spoken language. Language will be explored vis-à-vis its role in politics, media, advertising, and cultural contrast. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the specified topics through presentations, papers, and projects.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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)
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
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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Eschholz, P., Rosa, A. & Clark, V. (2000). Language Awareness: Readings for College Writers. Boston; New York: Bedford’s/Saint Martin’s.

Conner, U. & Long, M. H. (1996). Contrastive Rhetoric: Cross-Cultural Aspects of Second-Language Writing. Cambridge (England); New York: Cambridge University Press.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Homework Assignments 20 % 40
Presentation 5 % 20
Project 10 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 2 15 30
Project 2 20 40
Homework Assignments 3 12 36
Paper Submission 2 20 40
Total Workload 188

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5) To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12) To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.