ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
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
ELT2013 Introduction to Linguistics Fall 2 0 2 3

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA POLAT
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor SÜLEYMAN ULUTAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: *learn about the nature of language through the scientific approach of theoretical linguistics.
*gain knowledge about the difference between communication and language
*learn about the technical meaning of the concept ‘grammar’
*analyze speech sounds as acoustic/ articulatory events vs. mental representations
*analyze the internal structure of words and the structure of different sentence types

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who complete this course;
1. Will have an overall understanding of the field of linguistics, the analytic study of human languages
2. Will gain awareness and understanding on the five core areas of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics/pragmatics.
3. Will analyze the linguistic data applying general principles of scientific theorizing and scientific thought

Course Content

To provide the students with an introduction to the study of language, structural properties of languages, the relationship between language and the brain, and the uniqueness of language to humans.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) A Brief Introduction to Linguistics and Our Unconscious Linguistic Knowledge in Our Minds (Mental Grammar)/How Human Language is Different from Animal Communication Systems Ch.1 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013)
2) Phonetics: IPA Ch.5 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013)
3) Phonetics: Consonants Ch.5 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013)
4) Phonetics: Vowels Ch.5 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013)
5) Phonology Ch.6 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013) Assignment 1 Due
6) Phonology Ch.6 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013)
7) Morphology Ch.2 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013)
8) Morphology Ch.2 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013) Assignment 2 Due / Quiz 1
9) Morpho-phonology Ch.2 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013)
10) Syntax Ch.3 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013)
11) Syntax Ch.3 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013) Assignment 3 Due / Quiz 2
12) Syntax Ch.3 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013)
13) Semantics Ch.4 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013) Assignment 4 Due
14) Pragmatics Ch.4 – (Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams, 2013) Quiz 3

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Fromkin, V, Rodman R. & N. Hyams (2013). An Introduction to Language, 10th ed., Cengage Learning
References: Kişisel Ders Notları

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 4 % 20
Midterms 3 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 4 8 32
Application 2 4 8
Study Hours Out of Class 4 12 48
Project 2 8 16
Homework Assignments 4 6 24
Quizzes 3 6 18
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 194

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) 1.Being able to describe the issues related with the scientific resources in the field of teaching, English language teaching and educational technologies within the national and international standards.
2) 2.Proficient in the phonology, semantics, grammar and the vocabulary of the language, use the language effectively.
3) 3. Apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to provide optimal learning environments in English language teaching.
4) 4. develop English language teaching materials according to the needs of the learners with a critical perspective.
5) 5. Use appropriate software and technology resources for language teaching effectively in and out of classroom by locating and selecting them.
6) 6. To improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, make use of various methods and techniques.
7) 7. Design English language teaching curriculum and lesson plans.
8) 8. Organize effective classrooms that promote English language learning.
9) 9. assess students’ knowledge using multiple measures and alternative assessment techniques in order to evaluate language knowledge and skills in an effective way by using and generating measurement and assessment instruments.
10) 10. Apply major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments and to promote inter-cultural effective communication and pragmatics skills.
11) 11. Take on responsibility in individual and group projects by working cooperatively and meeting the requirements 4
12) 12. Take into consideration professional and ethical rules and principles. 5
13) 13. Apply the pedagogical implications of the research in the field of English language teaching for his/her personal and professional development, by keeping up with the recent studies.
14) 14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies.
15) 15. Transfer the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning to students by using metacognitive techniques with the knowledge of how to obtain information effectively. 4
16) 16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics.