INGZ211 Language Awareness

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code INGZ211
Name Language Awareness
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. CEM CAN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. CEM CAN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)
Sibel AYBEK (B Group) (Ins. in Charge)
Sibel AYBEK (C Group) (Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. CEM CAN (D Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

• Develop a sophisticated understanding of the role of language in societal power dynamics. • Employ critical discourse analysis to interpret and critique language use across various media. • Apply language analysis skills to promote clearer communication and understanding in professional and personal contexts.

Course Content

This course provides an in-depth exploration of how language functions as a tool of power and influence in various contexts, emphasizing critical analysis of language use in media, advertising, and political communication. It covers techniques like metaphor, doublespeak, pronoun choice, and more to understand how language shapes perceptions and social interactions.

Course Precondition

NA

Resources

Critical Language Awareness: Language Power Techniques and English Grammar" by Jonathon Reinhardt and others.

Notes

Course notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Develop a sophisticated understanding of the role of language in societal power dynamics.
LO02 Employ critical discourse analysis to interpret and critique language use across various media.
LO03 Apply language analysis skills to promote clearer communication and understanding in professional and personal contexts.
LO04 Analyze the role of language in perpetuating societal power structures and inequalities.
LO05 Develop strategies for promoting linguistic equity and inclusivity in various communication contexts.
LO06 Evaluate the effectiveness of different communicative approaches in diverse sociocultural environments.
LO07 Reflect on personal language use and its impact on intergroup relations.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students have knowledge on theory, practice and terminology in the area of learning and teaching English as a foreign language 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English 1
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can reconstruct knowledge by using pedagogical skills, and develop lesson plans, methods, materials, activities and assessment samples by taking learners´´ ages, levels and needs into account
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use information technologies effectively in the process of planning both learning and teaching by taking developmental characteristics and individual differences of learners into account
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills 4
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods 1
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can take responsibility as an individual and as a member of a team to solve the problems in English language teaching and can develop pedagogical knowledge and skills in a continuous manner
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use the ways to access information effectively 5
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use language learning strategies effectively 5
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching 4
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching 5
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can recognize the structure, purpose and function of the National Education System and act in accordance with the legislation, democratic, social, scientific and cultural values, and professional code of ethics
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Communicate with the school administration, parents, colleagues and non-governmental organizations in order to develop individual, psychological, ethical, social and cultural skills of learners
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Language Power Techniques examines the syllabus Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Exploring Grammar Features reading, research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Metaphor and Language Manipulation reading, research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
4 Doublespeak and Language Deception reading, research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Pronouns and Social Identity reading, research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Epithets and Stereotyping in Language reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Hyperbole and Exaggeration in Public Discourse research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam research Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Storytelling, Propaganda, and Media Narratives reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Anlatım
10 Analyzing Political Speech research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
11 Censorship and Control over Language reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Corpus Analysis in Language Studies reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Developing Critical Language Skills reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Advanced Grammar and Rhetoric Techniques research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Application of Language Analysis in Real-World Scenarios reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
16 Term Exams term project preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Term Exams term project preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 09.05.2024 01:16