FLE146 LINGUISTICS I
| Course Code: | 4500146 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.5 |
| Department: | Foreign Language Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MARTINA GRACANIN YÜKSEK |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The class will encourage critical thinking on the part of the students. Students will be familiarized with the biological bases of language, as well as language development in an individual and the species. They will be introduced to the basics of lexical and phrasal semantics, and the selected introductory topics in pragmatics. This knowledge will be useful to them as language teachers since it provides them with skills to address difficulties in communication in a foreign language.
Course Content
This course is offered to help students have a general understanding of what language is, how language has been approached by different scholars, what the universals of language are, how languages diverge from each other structurally, how sign language contributes to the explanation of language universals, what the differences between animal communication and human languages are, how internal structures and rules that apply to these structures of words work, the relationship between brain and language, what lingusitic sounds are and how those sounds differ across languages.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
*use introductory linguistic terms and concepts appropriately where/when necessary,
*explain the biological basis of the language in the human brain
*describe the underlying universal principles and mechanisms allowing human communication and the physiological underpinnings of language (situate language in the brain), as well as the language development in an individual,
*explain the difference between human and sign languages, human and animal communication; artificial and natural languages
*explain what it means for a word to have a meaning and how words are semantically related
*examine the features of various texts using pragmatic and discourse analysis criteria
*build a working knowledge of lexical and phrasal semantics,
*be familiar with the basics of pragmatics; be able to explain how linguistic and situational context influences the meaning of utterances.
*explain how factors such as context and sociolinguistic characteristics of the interlocutors and background knowledge affect our perception and interpretation of various linguistic expressions.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Make appropriate pedagogical decisions in accordance with their particular English teaching context (i.e. Age, setting, location, and learner background) based on a contemporary repertoire of language teaching approaches and methods. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Critically analyze linguistic, literary, cultural, and historical issues when selecting, developing, and using course materials and assessment instruments. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Based on their familiarity with educational sciences, literature, and linguistics, establish cross-disciplinary connections and develop critical intellectual curiosity. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and generate solutions for specific language-related problems which learners of English may face at different proficiency levels. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Individually and collaboratively design, conduct, and report small-scale educational research projects by employing relevant research methods in the investigation of language with teachers from local, national or international contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Demonstrate awareness of individual, (multi) cultural, and psycho-social diversity in learning environments and adapt to different local contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Analyze and address professional challenges based on an awareness of global systems and comparisons of educational systems. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Fluently and accurately use all receptive and productive English language skills at an advanced level for effective daily and academic communication. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Effectively translate a diverse set of English and Turkish discourses considering context-specific elements. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Utilize experiences of learning a foreign language other than English for developing an awareness of language learning processes. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | With self-confidence, effectively communicate with students and other stakeholders in educational settings. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Engage in reflective teaching, self-evaluation, and ongoing professional development. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Select and utilize appropriate instructional technologies and information literacy skills to increase the effectiveness of foreign language teaching. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Promote creativity, understanding, cooperation, and equity to establish a positive classroom environment. | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Develop a critical and multicultural perspective to language and language-related issues emerging from global English contexts. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution