LINGUISTICS-I

Course Description

The overall aim of this course is to investigate the nature of language, and familiarize the students with the basic principles of language and enable them to gain new insights into the English language as they are expected to be teachers of English: English Phonetics (mainly articulatory phonetics, the phonological and morphological structure of English (morphological analyses, word classes and word formation processes in English. The course, which is an introduction to linguistics, aims to answer basic questions related to the study of language, “What is language, how does it function?” The course starts with the definition of linguistics, fields of linguistics, and major areas of linguistic investigation.

LINGUISTICS-I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Students will be able to analyze a variety of literary texts written in English in their contextual usage and new ways of knowing and interpreting will be introduced, which will help students gain new perspectives towards human issues and life in general.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Yule, G. (2023). The study of language (8th ed.) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
2. 02 Hudson, G. (2000). Essential introductory linguistics. Oxford: Blackwell.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. The students will be able to demonstrate understanding of essential linguistic concepts, principles, and terminology. SOLO 2
2. L02 2. The students will be able to describe the structure and use of language across diverse contexts. SOLO 3
3. L03 3. The students will be able to explain contemporary perspectives and approaches in linguistic theory. SOLO 3
4. L04 4. The students will be able to identify major linguistic models and analytical procedures. SOLO 3
5. L05 5. The students will be able to tecognize the relevance and application of linguistic foundations to English Language Teaching (ELT). SOLO 4
6. L06 6. The students will be able to appreciate the complexity, variability, and diversity of human languages. SOLO 3
7. L07 7. Students will be able analyze and interpret cross-linguistic data critically and systematically. SOLO 4
8. L08 8. Students will be able to apply problem-solving strategies to linguistic phenomena. SOLO 3
9. L09 9. Students will be able to engage in critical discussion and reflection on linguistic issues and data. SOLO 4
10. L10 10. Students will be able to utilize digital tools and technology for small-scale research and presentations. SOLO 3
11. L11 11. The students will be able to manage and monitor their own learning through continuous engagement and completion of assignments. SOLO 4
12. L12 12. Students will be able to collaborate effectively in class through participation in pair, group, and whole-class discussions and presentations. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1- make use of their professional training in language teaching and achieve effective classroom management,
2. P02 2- carry out research on the development of their learners’ social, psychological and personal characteristics by using testing and evaluation techniques in accordance with ethical principles and then report their results.
3. P03 3- conduct research using basic scientific research techniques with the aim to find solutions to problems that may be encountered in the field of Teaching English,
4. P04 4- evaluate, apply and interpret concepts and scientific methods related to the field of teaching English
5. P05 5- choose appropriate language teaching methods and techniques considering diverse learner characteristics stemming from their ages, learning styles, motivation and background knowledge,
6. P06 6- prepare daily lesson plans appropriate to the things to teach and deliver effective lessons by using appropriate course materials and instructional technology,
7. P07 7- choose appropriate materials available for use and/or develop their own course materials according to students’ level, interest and learning characteristics with the aim to use them in the teaching of language items (phonological, lexical, grammatical items and so on) and in the development of learners’ language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing),
8. P08 8- choose and use appropriate measurement tools and materials to asses and evaluate learners’ development and success,
9. P09 9- explain the similarities and differences between first and second language acquisition theories, and relate these theories to language teaching theories and practices.
10. P10 10- make use of principles, theories, approaches and techniques for the development and evaluation of educational programs.
11. P11 11- explain the concepts of Theoretical Linguistics & Applied Linguistics and use their knowledge for the preparation of lesson plans appropriate to the characteristics of the target language,
12. P12 12- use information and communication technology together with computer software required by the field,
13. P13 13- describe the characteristics of different text types considering basic theories & approaches in translation and translate texts from English to Turkish and from Turkish to English,
14. P14 14- define the basic concepts and principles of classical and modern literature, analyse and construct information, and then make use of their literary knowledge in language teaching,
15. P15 15- use the target language to obtain and transmit information; communicate either orally or in writing.
16. P16 16- identify and solve problems in their social environment with the awareness of social responsibility they have developed.

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