Economics
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Education

Course Code

ELT 206

Course Title in English

Applied Linguistics

Course Title in Turkish

Applied Linguistics

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom

Level of Course

Introductory

Semester

Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

110 hours per semester

Number of Credits

4 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

ELT 205 - Introduction to Linguistics

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

Introduction to Linguistics

Registration Restrictions

Prerequisitie Course: ELT205 Introduction to Linguistics

Overall Educational Objective

Students will learn more about the sub-branches of Applied Linguistics and the relationship between language education and the field of Applied Linguistics.

Course Description

This course will provide students with the tools to describe language from various analytical perspectives and with insight and training in various branches of applied linguistics. The course provides a major introduction to the basic principles and theories of the relationship between linguistics, language teaching and learning. This means knowing linguistic rules, the rules of the language systems and the application of these rules within the teaching and learning context; identification of the differences between linguistics and language; focus on language and how the description of language can be related to language teaching and learning; analysis of the psychological perspectives of language learning such as acquisition, contrastive and error analysis and their application to language pedagogy; recognition of sociological perspectives of language variations, attitudes towards language policy, planning learning and teaching and description of linguistic theories and how they influence language pedagogy.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) acquire a broad background in the field of Applied Linguistics.
2) develop their language awareness about other related disciplines.
3) gain insight into the central areas of enquiry in Applied Linguistics.
4) become aware of the applications of Applied Linguistics in the real world.
5) comprehend how the principles of Applied Linguistics apply to the language classroom

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics.
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics.
3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability.
5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies.
7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data.
8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information.
10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility.
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics.	N
2)	Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics.	N
3)	Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.	N
4)	Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability.	N
5)	Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.	N
6)	Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies.	N
7)	Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data.	N
8)	Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.	H
9)	Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information.	H
10)	Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility.	H
11)	Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy	H

Prepared by and Date	HATİME ÇİFTÇİ , December 2023
Course Coordinator	HATİME ÇİFTÇİ
Semester	Fall
Name of Instructor	Assoc. Prof. Dr. HATİME ÇİFTÇİ

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction to Applied Linguistics
2)	First Language Acquisition
3)	Language Learning and Teaching Contexts
4)	Age and Acquisition
5)	Second Language Acquisition 1
6)	Second Language Acquisition 2
7)	Bilingualism and Multilingualism
8)	Vocabulary & Grammar
9)	Pragmatics & Discourse Analysis
10)	Pragmatics & Discourse Analysis
11)	Using Corpus Linguistics in ELT
12)	Language Policy: EMI & CLIL
13)	Individual Differences
14)	Psycholinguistics
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Brown, D. H. (2014). Principles of language learning and teaching. (6th ed.). Pearson Education, Inc. Hummel, K. M. (2021). Introducing second language acquisition. (2nd edition). WILEY Blackwell. **Additional materials to be provided by the instructor.

Teaching Methods

Flipped Learning – Seminar – Discussion – Q & A session. Students are supposed to read the assigned chapter, watch relevant videos and complete pre-class work. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions to improve their understanding of the core issues at hand.

Homework and Projects

Pre-class quizzes, post-class HW, in-class tasks, final project

Laboratory Work

None

Computer Use

Correspondence and Blackboard Learn

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Quiz(zes)	10	% 20
Homework Assignments	10	% 25
Project	1	% 35
Midterm(s)	1	% 20
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

ciftcih@mef.edu.tr

Attendance is required for 70% of the course session, if you exceed this you may fail by F or FX. Any plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be treated very seriously with the most serious appropriate disciplinary action in the education context. Plagiarism involves copying any material from a book, online material, or another student or your own papers previously completed and graded in other classes without using proper citation. Plagiarism also involves asking anyone to review or do your assignment. Rules for attendance: The student must attend at least 70% of the classes. Statement on academic dishonesty and plagiarism: Law on Higher Education Article 54.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity	No/Weeks	Hours			Calculation
	No/Weeks per Semester	Preparing for the Activity	Spent in the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours	14	2	2	2	84
Presentations / Seminar	1	8			8
Final Examination	1	16	2		18
Total Workload					110
Total Workload/25					4.4
ECTS					4