Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2ETI 110Linguistics I3+0+03631.03.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program English Translation and Interpretation
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Linguistics studies the structure of human languages, encompassing a comprehensive, systematic, objective, and precise analysis of all aspects of language. The course includes the study of the most important branches of linguistics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. The course aims to familiarise students with linguistic terminology and the concepts underlying these terms, and to put this knowledge into practice through various exercises across linguistic branches.
Course Content The course includes the use of dictionary, synonyms, idioms, synonyms, synonyms, compound words, idioms and proverbs in the English language and the study of special words, concepts and terms related to specific fields.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. YAKUT AKBAY
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources The rest of the material will be provided by the instructor of the course.
Documents Curzan, A. (2013). How English works: A linguistic introduction. Pearson Education. Yule, G. (2020). The study of language. Cambridge University Press. Yule, G. (2015). Oxford practice grammar advanced. Oxford University Press. McCarthy M., & Felicity, O'Dell. (2006). English vocabulary in use: advanced. Cambridge University Press. The course material will also be shared by the instructor via Teams and/or email.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 1 % 20
Attendance 12 % 0
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
15
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 2 10 20
Assignments 1 10 10
Presentation 6 10 60
Mid-terms 2 14 28
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 180

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 form words by using prefixes and suffixes
2 distinguish between collocations and phrases
3 use synonyms and antonyms effectively
4 use the learned vocabulary in a particular context
5 translate the word into the target language considering the context

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction: The origin of language. Language and its functions. What is linguistics? .
2 Phonology and phonetics, exercises
3 Phonology and phonetics, exercises
4 Phonology and phonetics, exercises
5 Morphology, exercises
6 Morphology, exercises
7 Morphology, exercises
8 Midterm
9 Morphology, exercises continue
10 Lexicology, exercises
11 Lexicology, exercises
12 Lexicology, exercises
13 Lexicology, exercises
14 Lexicology, exercises
15 Overview of the course
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 5 5
C1 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 5 5
C2 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 2 3 5 5
C3 4 4 4 3 4 3 2 4 3 4 5 5
C4 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 2 3 5 5
C5 4 4 4 4 3 4 2 4 3 4 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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