Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ELT 380
Course Title
Language and Culture
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Culture and language. Theories of culture. The relationship between culture and language. Cultural semiotics and linguistic signs. Intercultural communication and language. Applied intercultural communication in English as a foreign language.
Course Objectives
This course aims to present the intricate relationship between language and culture. It introduces the concepts of culture along with basic theories of culture. The course further aims to inform students about the aspects of semiotics and its relevance to the language. The role of language and culture in communication is also explored. The intercultural communication and the effect of language on this communication process is additionally aimed to be discussed in line with its implementation in EFL classrooms.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- identify the relationship between culture and language,
- integrate language and culture with the principles of semiotics and sign language,
- discuss the role of language and culture in communication,
- explain the importance of intercultural communication in the process of language development,
- apply the principles of intercultural communication in EFL classrooms.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Collaborating
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
In-class Tasks; Project
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Belgin Aydın
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 14 |
| Hands-on Work | 12 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 10 |
| Resource Review | 15 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
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