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| Code | ELT741 |
| Name | Language, Mind and Communication |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEM CAN |
Course Goal / Objective
By the end of the course students should be familiar with a range of ideas about basic questions in linguistics and be able to discuss these ideas with care and precision.
Course Content
This course explores a range of broad, general questions which arise within linguistics, in particular: What is language, How should language be investigated, What is the relation between language and mind, How does language relate to communication, It seeks to familiarize students with the answers that have been given to such questions by linguists and others and to accustom students to thinking about such matters. It also considers some of the criticisms that have been advanced against the answers that are generally assumed within contemporary mainstream linguistics.
Course Precondition
NA
Resources
Evans V. (2015). The crucible of language : how language and mind create meaning. Cambridge University Press.
Notes
Harris R. A. (2021). The linguistics wars : chomsky lakoff and the battle over deep structure. Oxford University Press.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students will have a sound foundation in all aspects of theoretical linguistics |
| LO02 | They learn the basic terms in linguistics |
| LO03 | They become aware of the fundamental questions in linguistics |
| LO04 | They become familiar with the answers given to the fundamental questions in linguistics |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can assess and evaluate the learning process | 2 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | 2 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is language | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Language and the brain | Review of literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | The biological basis of language | Pre-research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 4 | The relation between language and thought | Reading articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Language development | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Bilingualism and second language acquisition | Review of literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Word recognition | Pre-research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 9 | Understanding the structure of the sentences | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Language comprehension | Review of literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Language Production | Pre-research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Speech errors and what they tell us | Reading articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | How do we use language | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | The structure of conversation | Review of literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | The structure of the language system | Pre-research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | General Review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | General Review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||