ELT605 SOCIOLINGUISTICS
| Course Code: | 8200605 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | English Language Teaching |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr MÜGE GÜNDÜZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course focuses on human language from a social and cultural perspective. The students are introduces to a variety of tools for linguistic analysis as well as detailed information about the founders, foundations, theories and frameworks developed in/related to the field of Sociolinguistics. The main aims of the course are to enable students to think critically, ask vital questions, work collaboratively and produce empirical research uncovering the multifaceted forms and functions of language in various social contexts.
Course Content
A survey of sociolinguistic theories and research findings which illuminate the learning and use of English as a foreign language, with particular emphasis on practical applications.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
*use linguistic terms and concepts related to sociolinguistics, cross-cultural communication and discourse analysis appropriately where/when necessary
*demonstrate an understanding of the basic aims and theories in Sociolinguistics
*demonstrate an understanding of the nature of sociolinguistic data and data collection and analysis techniques, and the way in which these differ from data and methodologies in other areas of Linguistics
*provide a reasoned and structured analysis of various pieces of texts, drawing out the features which are typical of the specific genre
*demonstrate a sound understanding of how meaning is expressed in a text taking into account its purpose and context
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | demonstrate awareness of theoretical and applied knowledge about contemporary approaches, methods and techniques and use this awareness effectively in practice for various educational settings. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | synthesize, critically assess, and improve theoretical and practical findings on contemporary research. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | evaluate the existing instructional procedures, methods and techniques and make suggestions to improve new ones. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | carry out studies with a scientific point of view in order to meet the educational needs in national and international contexts with the aim of making contributions to the field. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | demonstrate the necessary skills to conduct independent research with scientific research methods and share research findings at academic meetings or other settings both orally and in written form. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | evaluate national and international instructional materials, exams and programs and design new ones. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | analyze innovative theories, applications and tools, and conduct research to suggest new ones. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | investigate the cultural differences and similarities that can be found in countries where English is spoken as native, second and foreign language, and use this knowledge to improve national English learning and teaching practices. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | analyze the theories and applications about the acquisition of English language as a second and foreign language and applied linguistics, and use this knowledge in relation to English language teaching and learning. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution