At the end of this course, the students; 1) Explain the relationship between communication and language. 2) Defines the functions of language in different fields. 3) Evaluates different uses of language based on sub-fields of linguistics. 4) Discuss linguistic and non-linguistic signs within the framework of semiotic theory.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, linguistic signs, non-linguistic signs, communication tools and functions, and elements of communication are discussed within the framework of semiotics theory. The aim of lesson; in accordance with the requirements of developing world, to introduce communication tools to students, to raise awareness of current and artistic issues in print or visual media and to enable them to evaluate them by making use of semiotics theories.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction, resources, basic concepts, communication
2nd Week
Communication models and theories
3rd Week
Semiotics
4th Week
Language as a communication system, structuralism
5th Week
Communication and language
6th Week
Advertising analysis
7th Week
Advertising analysis
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Caricature and painting analysis
10th Week
Caricature and painting analysis
11th Week
Pragmatics
12th Week
Sociolinguistics
13th Week
Semantics
14th Week
Media and society
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Guiraud, Pierre (2016). Göstergebilim. Ankara: İmge Yay. Erkman-Akerson, Fatma (2016). Göstergebilime Giriş. İstanbul: Bilge Kültür Sanat Yay. Kıran, Zeynel ve Ayşe Kıran (2010). Dilbilime Giriş. Ankara: Seçkin Yay. Korat, Gürsel (2008). Dil, Edebiyat ve İletişim. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. Önal, Mehmet. Edebiyat ve İletişim. Ankara: Kurgan Edebiyat, 2011. Vural Keskin, İzlem vd. (2012). Medya ve İletişim. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yay.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Project,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
2
20
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1,5
1,5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
13
2
26
Preparation for Final exam
1
25
25
Course hours
13
3
39
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
15
15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1,5
1,5
Homework
1
10
10
Total Workload
118
Total Workload / 30
3,93
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
