The semantic and pragmatic properties of Turkish are discussed in detail by using lexical, syntactic and textual/discursive level units from Turkish.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to |
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1) explain how meaning is composed in language |
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2) analyze the basit units of meaning |
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3) describe semantic relations between words |
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4) identify the difference between utterance meaning and sentence meaning |
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5) identify the subfield of pragmatics and its main subjects of study, and recognize its difference with semantics. |
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6) describe the role of information structure in shaping sentences and analyze Turkish sentences using this piece of knowledge |
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Course Flow
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Introduction and an overview of the semester |
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Semantics What is linguistic meaning? The principle of compositionality |
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The meaning of words and relations between words |
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Metaphors |
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Sentence meaning Utterance, sentence, proposition Truth condition, truth value |
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Entailment, presupposition, implication, contradiction |
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Sentence meaning: Thematic roles Predicates and predication |
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Pragmatics I Language, communication, and cognition Semantics vs. Pragmatics Context |
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Cooperative Principle (Grice, 1975) Gricean Implicatures |
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Speech Act Theory Direct Speech Acts Indirect Speech Acts |
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Pragmatics II Information Structure Theme-Rheme/Topic-Comment Topic, Focus, Contrast |
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The linguistic encoding of information structure The information structure of Turkish |
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Politeness and impoliteness Politeness principle and face-saving |
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Textlinguistics: A general introduction |
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General review |
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Final exam |
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Recommended Sources
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Additional Resources |
Özsoy, S. ve diğ. Genel Dilbilim-2. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No.2429/Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayını No.1410. Anadolu Üniversitesi: Eskişehir. Aksan, D. Her Yönüyle Dil, Ana Çizgileriyle Dilbilim 1, 2, 3. TDK Yayınları. |
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Assessment
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Mid-term |
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Presentation |
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Participation |
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100 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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40 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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60 |
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100 |
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identify the linguistic units of the each component of the Turkish grammar including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. |
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demonstrate skills in using Turkish effectively. |
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analyze and critically evaluate the literary texts of Turkish produced in various periods of history using the perspective of philology and the contemporary studies of linguistics and literature. |
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recognize the impact of relevant disciplines in forming the basis of the contemporary theories of literature and linguistics. |
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present basic knowledge and skills (such as computer software and information and communication technologies) in their field of study that would assist them in conducting academic research. |
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work independently or assume responsibility as a team member to solve problems encountered in the field of Turkish Language and Literature. |
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demonstrate awareness of professional ethics and responsibility. |
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use (in educational institutions as well as in public and private sectors) the theoretical and practical information they acquire throughout their undergraduate education. |
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organize or take part in organizing scientific, cultural or artistic events such as workshops, conferences, colloquia. |
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adopt a positive approach to lifelong learning. |
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ECTS
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) |
15 |
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45 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
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30 |
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Mid-term exam |
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Presentation |
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Final exam |
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Total Work Load |
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95 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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95/25=3.8 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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6 |