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Program of Turkish Language and Literature

TDE376

GENERAL LINGUISTICS

Course Code
TDE376
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define the basic concepts of linguistics.
  2. Explain the history and theories of linguistics.
  3. Analyze languages linguistically.
  4. Explain the interaction of linguistics with other disciplines.
  5. Classify sub-fields and study subjects of linguistics.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course the topics such as history of linguistics, diachronic and synchronic linguistics, Saussure and developing of the structuralism, European and American structuralism, Trubetskoy and Prague linguistic school, Hjelmslev and Copenhagen linguistic school, Other linguistic schools and basic linguistic theories; research areas of linguistics: phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, philology; linguistic areas which interact with other sciences: sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, cognitive linguistics, neurolinguistics; and linguistic studies in Turkish will be examined.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the linguistics
2nd Week History of linguistics
3rd Week Structruralism
4th Week Structruralism
5th Week Generative linguistics
6th Week Generative linguistics
7th Week New trends
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Sociolinguistics
10th Week Semantics
11th Week Language contacts
12th Week Text linguistics
13th Week Linguistics in Turkey
14th Week Linguistics in Turkey
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingAksan, Doğan. Her Yönüyle Dil, Ana Çizgileriyle Dilbilim, Ankara: TDK. 1968.
Aydın, Mehmet, Dilbilim El Kitabı, İstanbul. 3F. 2007.
Kıran, Zeynel, Ayşe Kıran, Dilbilime Giriş, Ankara: Seçkin Yayınları. 2001.
Lyons, John, Kuramsal Dilbilime Giriş. Ankara: TDK. 1983.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 15
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 2 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 15 15
Total Work Load132
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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