Information Package / Course Catalogue
ELT 439 Sociolinguistics and ELT
MEF University
Degree Programs
English Language Teaching
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
English Language Teaching
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Education
Course Code ELT 439
Course Title in English Sociolinguistics and ELT
Course Title in Turkish Toplumdilbilim ve İngilizce Öğretimi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Exercise,Flipped Classroom,Guided Personal Study,Lecture,Project,Seminar
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 125 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To obtain effective language learning strategies incorporating the recent knowledge and theories in sociolinguistics
Course Description This course highlights a linguistic approach to understanding the relationship between a language and the culture where that language is spoken. It involves language variations within a community according to various social variables (e.g. gender, age, geography, ethnicity, socio-economic class, education, etc.) while also considering the educational, political and economic implications of these correlations. More precisely, this course examines the study of language in its social setting. The course proceeds by examining sociolinguistic diversity both in Turkey and around the globe.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders, bir dil ile o dilin konuşulduğu kültür arasındaki ilişkiyi anlamak için dilbilimsel bir yaklaşımı vurgular. Çeşitli sosyal değişkenlere (örneğin cinsiyet, yaş, coğrafya, etnik köken, sosyo-ekonomik sınıf, eğitim, vb.) göre bir topluluk içindeki dil varyasyonlarını içerirken, aynı zamanda bu korelasyonların eğitimsel, politik ve ekonomik sonuçlarını da dikkate alır. Daha doğrusu, bu ders, sosyal ortamında dil çalışmalarını içerir. Ders, hem Türkiye'deki hem de dünyadaki toplumdilbilimsel çeşitliliği inceleyerek ilerler.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) describe and appreciate the complex relationship between language, society, and culture.
2) discuss the issues, problems, and concerns caused by cultural and linguistic differences.
3) identify, evaluate, and apply strategies for reducing the institutional/contextual complexities associated with language and cultural diversity within any given society.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3
1) Integrate concepts related to ELT based on previous competencies and realize inter-conceptual relations; demonstrate an understanding of evaluating the source, limits, authenticity and reliability of knowledge and discuss the methods related to generating this knowledge.
2) Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning.
3) Think critically and independently about topics in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, which are: L2 use, L2 analysis, L2 processes, and L2 pedagogy and program administration.
4) Define the aim, structure, and process of Turkish education system, the approaches of classroom management and the concepts related with education.
5) Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and constructs related to assessment; use a variety of assessment methods, tools, and strategies to evaluate competencies.
6) Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration.
7) Analyze and contrast the British and American Literature on basic level. Explain basic concepts and principles of using literature and drama and apply them in foreign language teaching.
8) Present a model to the society in terms of attitudes and behavior, which are democratic and ethical, both in the disciplinary and social levels, get involved with quality management processes and provide sustainability.
9) Take responsibilities individually and within group works, realize the tasks in a responsible and effective way, work individually and as a part of a group to solve problems encountered during implementation; assess himself as an individual, use creative and powerful qualifications and try to develop weak sides.
10) Interpret social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution; in accordance with Ataturk’s principles and reforms, and embrace the society, and adopt human ideals including love of home country, and national goals and aspirations.
11) Select and use variety of information and communication technologies with computer software that is needed on the level of the field in the classroom to the level and beyond required by European Computer Use License.
12) Gain life-long learning skills in the light of needs, follow social and art performances, show an awareness of the currently debated global issues, act in accordance with the regulations of Ministry of Education on issues such as legal responsibilities and rights, present an understanding of differences within national and international cultures and adaptability to different cultures; plan social responsibility activities and projects for the immediate environment.
13) Display a willingness to co-operate with members of the teaching staff in their assigned school, communicate effectively with the school community and with society at large in the area of English language education.
14) Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Integrate concepts related to ELT based on previous competencies and realize inter-conceptual relations; demonstrate an understanding of evaluating the source, limits, authenticity and reliability of knowledge and discuss the methods related to generating this knowledge. H HW,Presentation
2) Demonstrate knowledge of applied linguistics as related to Second Language (L2) teaching and learning. H Select,Presentation,Project
3) Think critically and independently about topics in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, which are: L2 use, L2 analysis, L2 processes, and L2 pedagogy and program administration. H Presentation,Project
4) Define the aim, structure, and process of Turkish education system, the approaches of classroom management and the concepts related with education. S HW
5) Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and constructs related to assessment; use a variety of assessment methods, tools, and strategies to evaluate competencies. N
6) Prepare daily lesson plans according to the contemporary language learning theories and practices, taking learning styles and multiple intelligences into consideration. S Select,Presentation
7) Analyze and contrast the British and American Literature on basic level. Explain basic concepts and principles of using literature and drama and apply them in foreign language teaching. N
8) Present a model to the society in terms of attitudes and behavior, which are democratic and ethical, both in the disciplinary and social levels, get involved with quality management processes and provide sustainability. H Project
9) Take responsibilities individually and within group works, realize the tasks in a responsible and effective way, work individually and as a part of a group to solve problems encountered during implementation; assess himself as an individual, use creative and powerful qualifications and try to develop weak sides. H HW,Presentation
10) Interpret social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution; in accordance with Ataturk’s principles and reforms, and embrace the society, and adopt human ideals including love of home country, and national goals and aspirations. H Select,Presentation,Project
11) Select and use variety of information and communication technologies with computer software that is needed on the level of the field in the classroom to the level and beyond required by European Computer Use License. S Presentation
12) Gain life-long learning skills in the light of needs, follow social and art performances, show an awareness of the currently debated global issues, act in accordance with the regulations of Ministry of Education on issues such as legal responsibilities and rights, present an understanding of differences within national and international cultures and adaptability to different cultures; plan social responsibility activities and projects for the immediate environment. H Exam,HW,Lab,Participation,Presentation,Project
13) Display a willingness to co-operate with members of the teaching staff in their assigned school, communicate effectively with the school community and with society at large in the area of English language education. S Exam,HW,Lab,Participation,Presentation,Project
14) Demonstrate an ability to use English in C1 level of European Language Portfolio and foster an interest in learning another foreign language. N Exam,HW,Lab,Participation,Presentation,Project
Prepared by and Date HATİME ÇİFTÇİ , November 2021
Course Coordinator HATİME ÇİFTÇİ
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Assoc. Prof. Dr. HATİME ÇİFTÇİ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Course Overview & Introduction
2) What is sociolinguistics?
3) Language Choice in Multilingual Communities
4) Language Maintenance & Shift
5) Linguistic Varieties & Multilingual Nations
6) Regional & Social Dialects
7) Language & Gender
8) Ethnicity & Social Networks
9) Language Change
10) Style, Context and Register
11) Speech Functions & Politeness
12) Gender, Politeness and Stereotypes
13) Analyzing Discourse
14) Attitudes & Applications
15) Final Examination Period
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsHolmes, J. (2013). An introduction to sociolinguistics (4th ed.) New York, NY: Routledge. ***Additional readings (i.e., journal articles, book chapters, etc.) might be placed on Blackboard.
Teaching MethodsStudents are responsible to do the readings for each class week to be fully prepared for course tasks and assignments. They are also expected to make every effort to contribute meaningfully to those planned and spontaneous discussions, and to consciously exploit opportunities for personally relevant learning. Their meaningful participation in this course will contribute to their final grade.
Homework and ProjectsStudents read the assigned chapter of the textbook as homework per week. Students take turns preparing and delivering presentations on specific texts, write research report, cultural analysis paper, ethnographic case study paper, and lead a class discussion on the delivered input.
Laboratory Work---
Computer UsePowerPoint presentations, internet research, written assignments
Other ActivitiesGroup and whole class discussions
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 10
Quiz(zes) 5 % 15
Homework Assignments 5 % 15
Presentation 1 % 15
Project 3 % 45
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 1 3 1 70
Presentations / Seminar 1 4 2 1 7
Project 3 4 6 6 48
Homework Assignments 0 1 0
Total Workload 125
Total Workload/25 5.0
ECTS 5