PRAGMATICS AND LANGUAGE TEACHING

Course Description

This course focuses on the basic features of Pragmatics as one of the fields of linguistics and the relation between pragmatics and language teaching. It deals with how language is used as a means of communication. The course is based on the discussions of the topics such as Maxims of Conversation (quality, quantity maxim, relation and manner) as well as the speech acts such as Locutionary Act, İllocutionary Act, perlocutionary act., and how to make of use these in language teaching. In brief, this course deals with key pragmatic concepts and pragmatic models; speech acts, maxims of conversation, maxims of politeness and the application pragmatic knowledge to the teaching of English teaching. It also deals with the preparation of materials for the teaching of utterances in appropriate contexts.

PRAGMATICS AND LANGUAGE TEACHING

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1) Austin, J. L. 1911-1960. How to Do Things with Words. 2d ed. Cambridge, Mass., Harvard University Press, 2003
2. 02 2) Grice, Paul (1975). Logic and conservation. Reprinted in Studies in the Way of Words. Harvard University Press (1989)
3. 03 3) Leech, Geoffrey (1981). Semantics: The Study of Meaning of Pragmatics (second Edition), Penguin Books Limited. Harmondsworth. Middlesex. England
4. 04 4) Leech, Geoffrey (1983). Principles of Pragmatics. U.S.A: Longman Group Ltd.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 This course concentrates on the basic features of Pragmatics as one of the fields of Linguistics and the relation between Pragmatics and Language Teaching. SOLO 5
2. L02 It deals with how language is used as a means of communication. SOLO 4
3. L03 The course is based on the topics of Maxims of Conversation: Quality, Quantity, Relation and Manner as well as the Speech Acts: Locutionary Act, Illocutionary Act, Perlocutionary Act and Maxims of Politeness. SOLO 4
4. L04 This course also deals with the application pragmatic knowledge, teaches how to make use of these in ELT classroom and focuses on the preparation of materials for the teaching of utterances in appropriate contexts. SOLO 4
5. L05 Language teaching methods and techniques carry out research on the development of their learners’ social, psychological and personal characteristics by using testing and evaluation techniques. SOLO 5
6. L06 Appropriate language teaching methods and techniques considering diverse learner characteristics stemming from their learning styles, motivation and knowledge 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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