ECTS - Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Introduction to Sociolinguistics (HUM310) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Introduction to Sociolinguistics | HUM310 | General Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| 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. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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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;
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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 | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. | |||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | X | ||||
| 9 | Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | |||||
| 12 | Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems. | |||||
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 | ||