| 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) |
To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. |
2 |
| 2) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. |
1 |
| 3) |
To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. |
4 |
| 4) |
To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. |
1 |
| 5) |
To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. |
3 |
| 6) |
To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. |
1 |
| 7) |
To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. |
3 |
| 8) |
To be able to use skills for effective communication. |
5 |
| 9) |
To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. |
1 |
| 10) |
To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. |
1 |
| 11) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
1 |
| 12) |
To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. |
4 |
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