Izlence

Course Code & Number:

ELEP 250

Course Title:

Language and Society

Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits

Academic Year

2025

Semester

Spring

Catalog Description:

Basic concepts in the interaction of language with society and the individual; geographical and social differences in language societies; linguistics diversity; language and culture, language planning

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite

Instructor:

Melike Ünal Gezer

Sap Event ID:

50282970

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this class, students will be able to:

1)  become aware of the constant interplay between language and society in both English-speaking as well as in societies that speak other languages 

2)  become aware of his/her attitudes to varieties of English and other languages

3)  explain “language” in linguistic terms

4)  explain how various social, cultural, and affective factors influence language, communication and language planning

5)  describe a process of language change

6)  analyze a conversation

7)  explain the characteristics of language use

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Lecturing; Critical oral and written analysis of selected resources; Critical thinking; Self and peer reflections;

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Online discussions; Final project; Conversation analysis assignment