ECTS - Introduction to Sociolinguistics

Introduction to Sociolinguistics (HUM310) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Introduction to Sociolinguistics HUM310 General Elective 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Field Trip.
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Course Objectives The objective of this course is to introduce students to current problems of linguistics, to give them a broad perspective on language and society relationships, and to develop research skills.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • In this course, students are expected to: - gain knowledge about factors contributing to the emergence of social approach to language; -understand language variation and explain the factors that are responsible for the formation of regional and social variation of languages; - have a broad perspective on various patterns of societal multilingualism and power relationships between/among languages; acknowledge global trends affecting multilingualism; - explain how (and what kind of) various political and socio-cultural factors can contribute to language maintenance; -understand and evaluate various methods used in linguistics research -perform a fieldwork using research methods.
Course Content Factors contributing to the emergence of social approach to language; language variation and the factors that are responsible for the formation of regional and social variation of languages; various patterns of societal multilingualism and power relationships between/among languages; global trends affecting multilingualism; various political and socio-cultural factors that contribute to language maintenance; various methods used in linguistics research; a fieldwork using research methods.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Linguistics
2 Language and Society
3 Distribution of languages in the world; languages and communities
4 Languages in contact: bilingualism and diglossia; multilingualism and polyglossia
5 Language Variation: Regional varieties
6 Language Variation: Social varieties
7 Mid-term
8 Words and Culture
9 Language Change and Shift
10 Language Policy and Planning
11 Language and Identity
12 Language Ecology
13 Student presentations on assigned journal articles/book sections Sociolinguistics material (a journal article or a book section) assigned by the instructor
14 Student presentations on assigned journal articles/book sections Sociolinguistics material (a journal article or a book section) assigned by the instructor
15 Student presentations on assigned journal articles/book sections Sociolinguistics material (a journal article or a book section) assigned by the instructor
16 Fınal Exam Fieldwork assignments due

Sources

Course Book 1. Ronald Wardhaugh & Janet Fuller. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics. Blackwell Publishing. (2015)
2. Rajend Mesthrie (ed). The Cambridge Handbook of Sociolinguistics. Cambridge University Press. (2011)
Other Sources 3. Marin J. Ball (ed). The Routledge Handbook of Sociolinguistics around the World. Routlegde. (2010)
4. Janet Holmes. An Introduction to Sociolinguistics. Routlegde. (2013)
5. B. Spolsky. Language Policy. Cambridge. (2004)
6. P. Trudgill. Sociolinguistics. An Introduction to Language and Society. Penguin Group. (2000).
7. E. Sapir. Language. An Introduction to the Study of Speech. Harvest Books. (1921)
8. T. Ricento (ed) An Introduction to Language Policy: Theory and Method. Blackwell Publishing. (2006)
9. Joshua A. Fishman “Reversing Language Shift”. Multilingual Matters LTD. Clevedon, 1997

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 20
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work 1 15
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 15
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the necessary current information to meet individual, family and community health needs in an individual and holistic approach in the direction of the nursing process.
2 Has knowledgeable and capable of evaluating the validity, validity and reliability of scientific knowledge.
3 Has the skills to perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and practical knowledge to maintain, develop and treat illnesses.
4 Demonstrates nursing care in the direction of scientific research, evidence, developing technology and current health policies.
5 Respects human rights and dignity in nursing education, practices, research and management.
6 Carries out nursing practices in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards and ethical principle.
7 Uses critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the nursing care process.
8 Continues self management activities as an individual and a team member within the scope of its managerial role.
9 Takes part in researches, projects and events in the association with the health team and the other disciplines with a sense of social responsibility
10 Uses English in a way that can comprehend literature, communicate effectively in written and verbal manner.
11 Leads to innovation and changing with adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning for personal and professional development.
12 Become a model to professional colleagues and communities by acting in accordance with professional ethics principles and values.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship 4 2 8
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 4 4
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 4 4
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 8 8
Total Workload 100