ELEP 250

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

ELEP 250

Course Title

Language and Society

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Basic concepts in the interaction of language with society and the individual; geographical and social differences in language societies; linguistics diversity; language and culture, language planning

Course Objectives

This course aims to increase awareness of the students on the language and society in both English-speaking as well as in societies that speak other languages, and to analyze different types of conversations.

Software Usage

if relevant for the course

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this class, students will be able to:

1)  become aware of the constant interplay between language and society in both English-speaking as well as in societies that speak other languages 

2)  become aware of his/her attitudes to varieties of English and other languages

3)  explain “language” in linguistic terms

4)  explain how various social, cultural, and affective factors influence language, communication and language planning

5)  describe a process of language change

6)  analyze a conversation

7)  explain the characteristics of language use

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Discussion/Debate Questioning Peer Teaching Demonstrating Collaborating Oral Presentations/Reports Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Online discussions; Final project; Conversation analysis assignment

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Lecturing; Critical oral and written analysis of selected resources; Critical thinking; Self and peer reflections;

Course Coordinator:

Pelin İRGİN

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	20
Online Discussion	15
Exams/Quizzes	19

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