ECTS - Introduction to Sociolinguistics

Introduction to Sociolinguistics (HUM310) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Introduction to Sociolinguistics HUM310 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
none
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Field Trip.
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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;
  • In this course, students are expected to: - gain knowledge about factors contributing to the emergence of social approach to language; -understand language variation and explain the factors that are responsible for the formation of regional and social variation of languages; - have a broad perspective on various patterns of societal multilingualism and power relationships between/among languages; acknowledge global trends affecting multilingualism; - explain how (and what kind of) various political and socio-cultural factors can contribute to language maintenance; -understand and evaluate various methods used in linguistics research -perform a fieldwork using research methods.
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
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)
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
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of subjects related to mathematics, natural sciences, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in those fields to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, ability to choose and apply appropriate models and analysis methods for this.
3 An ability to design a system, component, or process under realistic constraints to meet desired needs, and ability to apply modern design approaches for this.
4 The ability to select and use the necessary modern techniques and tools for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; the ability to use information technologies effectively
5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6 An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams, and ability of individual working.
7 Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; active report writing and understanding written reports, preparing design and production reports, the ability to make effective presentation the ability to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access knowledge, follow the developments in science and technology and continuously stay updated. X
9 Acting compliant with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and knowledge of standards used in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge about professional activities in business, such as project management, risk management, and change management awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11 Knowledge about the impacts of engineering practices in universal and societal dimensions on health, environment, and safety. the problems of the current age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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