TEFL274 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS II
| Course Code: | 4510274 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | English Language Teaching (International Joint Program) |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. SULTAN ÇİĞDEM SAĞIN ŞİMŞEK |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide students with the understanding of the workings of the language as a system. This course will concentrate on some of the sub-branches of linguistics which will help the students expand their knowledge of the intricate mechanism called language. We will start with Phonetics and Phonology (i.e., branches of linguistics that examine and describe the sound systems of the world's languages) and then we will acquaint ourselves with some theories and terms in the area of Morphology (i.e., branch of linguistics that studies the formation of words). We will finish our Linguistics II course by discussing the rules of Syntax (i.e., branch of linguistics that seeks to describe the way words fit together to form sentences and utterances) as proposed by Noam Chomsky.
Course Content
Understanding the process of language acquisition, the connection between language acquisition theories and language teaching methods, and the functioning of language in society.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
*use linguistic terms and concepts appropriately where/when necessary
*define and explain what sub-brunches of linguistics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax deal with
*discuss the basic theories and terms put forward in the areas of phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax
*analyse linguistic data
*formulate linguistic rules
*explain why some structures are ungrammatical/unacceptable in English (and Turkish)
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Fluently and accurately use all receptive and productive English language skills at an advanced level for effective daily and academic communication. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Make appropriate pedagogical decisions in accordance with their particular English language teaching context (i.e. age, setting, location and learner background) based on a contemporary repertoire of language teaching approaches and methods. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Identify and generate solutions for specific language-related problems which learners of English may face at different proficiency levels. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Critically analyze linguistic, literary, cultural and historical issues when selecting, developing and using course materials and assessment instruments. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | With self-confidence, effectively communicate with students and other stakeholders in educational settings. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Promote creativity, understanding, cooperation and equity to establish a positive classroom environment. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Engage in reflective teaching, self-evaluation, and ongoing professional development. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Demonstrate awareness of individual, multicultural and psycho-social diversity in learning environments and adapt to different educational systems. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Based on their familiarity with educational sciences, literature and linguistics establish cross-disciplinary connections and develop critical intellectual curiosity. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Design, conduct, and report small-scale educational research projects by employing relevant research methods in investigation of language individually and collaboratively with teachers from local, national or international contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Analyze and address professional challenges based on an awareness of global systems and comparisons of educational systems | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Effectively translate a diverse set of English and Turkish discourses considering context specific elements. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Select and utilize appropriate instructional technologies and information literacy skills to increase the effectiveness of foreign language teaching. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Develop a critical and multicultural perspective to language and language related issues emerging from global English contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis of artistic, literary, philosophic or other works in the humanities through discourse or writing. | ✔ | |||
| 16 | In at least one discipline, describe and analyze the cultural and social context of political, economic, artistic, and/or intellectual developments in the United States. | ✔ | |||
| 17 | Identify some fundamental aspects of the ideas, history, institutions, religions, economy, society and/or arts of western civilizations and cultures. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution