ELT 380

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::

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. 

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Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

1. identify the relationship between culture and language,
2. integrate language and culture with the principles of semiotics and sign language,
3. discuss the role of language and culture in communication,
4. explain the importance of intercultural communication in the process of language development,
5. 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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