Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Associate (Short 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. |
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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 knowledge about logistics operations and the basic legislation |
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2) |
To have knowledge about the politics, corporations and the developments in logistics. |
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3) |
To have knowledge about the economical life and the basic features of the enterprises that take place in logistics sector. |
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4) |
To have knowledge about the documents that are used in logistics and how to prepare them. |
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5) |
To have knowledge about the new marketing and sales techniques and the principles of opening to new markets. |
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6) |
To have knowledge and consciousness about the job security, worker health and environment protection in logistics sector. |
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7) |
To have knowledge and consciousness about the basic legal attainments, social responsibility, ethics and social security rights in logistics. |
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8) |
To be involved in communication network in logistics sector and follow the developments. |
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9) |
To have the ability to comment and evaluate the classical and current theories by taking into account the developments in logistics and supply chain areas. |
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10) |
To have the basic knowledge about foreign trade and customs legislation. |
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11) |
To have knowledge about relationship between foreign trade and logistics management. |
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12) |
To have basic knowledge in at least one foreign language. |
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13) |
He/she can use information and communication tecnologies that necessary for their area, follows technological change and applies new technologies to business system. |
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