BUSINESS (ENGLISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

5010003062

Ders İsmi:

Language and Communication

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2		2	3

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Üniversite Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. Erkan KOLAT

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Şirin TUFAN

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course are to introduce students to the field of communication and its relatedness to language and to familiarize students with the adequate terminology

Course Content:

It covers a selection from the following topics:
What is the position of spoken language in the usually multimodal forms of communication among humans?
In what ways does spoken language differ from signed language?
What features make spoken and signed language linguistic?
What features distinguish linguistic means of communication from animal communication?
How do humans communicate with animals?
From an evolutionary point of view, how can we account for the fact that spoken language is the dominant mode of communication in all human communities around the world?
Why cannot animals really communicate linguistically?
What do the terms language "acquisition" and "transmission" really mean? What factors account for differences between language acquisition by children and by adults?
What does it mean to be a bilingual?
Are children really perfect language acquirers?
What factors bring about language evolution, including language loss and the emergence of new language varieties?
What is language contact and what are its manifestations?

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will be able to understand the fundamental concepts and processes of communication, as well as the role and significance of language in these processes.
2) Students will be able to understand the differences between spoken and sign languages, the distinctions between human and animal communication characteristics, the processes of language acquisition and transmission, the concept of bilingualism, and the factors contributing to language change.
3) Students will be able to comprehend the connections of communication with other disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and gender studies.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students will acquire the ability to evaluate the position of spoken language within the various modes of communication among humans.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course and its Requirements	.
2)	Connection between language and communication	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
3)	Spoken vs Signed language	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
4)	Human communication vs Animal communication	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
5)	Language acquisition	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
6)	Language acquisition vs transmission	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
7)	Revision	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
8)	Midterm Exam	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
9)	Bilingualism	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
10)	Semiotics	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
11)	Language contact	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
12)	Language and Psychology	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
13)	Language and society	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
14)	Gender in Language	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
15)	Language evolution	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966
16)	Final Exam	Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017 Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979 On human communication, C Cherry, 1966

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Öğretim elemanı tarafından çeşitli kaynaklardan derlenen metinlerden oluşan okuma seçkisi.
Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017
Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979
On human communication, C Cherry, 1966

References:

Various sources piled into a file by the instructor of the course
Linguistics: An introduction to language and communication, A Akmajian, AK Farmer, L Bickmore, RA Demers, 2017
Three language variables in communication research: Intensity, immediacy, and diversity, JJ Bradac, JW Bowers, JA Courtright - Human Communication Research, 1979
On human communication, C Cherry, 1966

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	3	4	2
Program Outcomes
1) Has basic knowledge, concepts and current theoretical knowledge and current developments in the field of business administration.
2) Understands the main actors, conditions and dynamics in the global business environment.
3) Comprehends ethical, legal and security issues related to business life.
4) Shares the results by reaching the right conclusions from the researches with effective data collection and analysis methods.
5) Develops creative solutions to problems that may arise in business processes due to changes in the corporate environment.
6) Plans the activities for the development of the employees under her responsibility and exhibits effective leadership.
7) Takes responsibility for solving complex and unpredictable problems related to her field.
8) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of business with a critical approach.
9) Supports personal and institutional development by adhering to the concept of lifelong learning.
10) Shares his/her thoughts on the issues related to his/her field and solution proposals regarding the problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
11) By using a foreign language, monitors theoretical and applied knowledge in the field.
12) Understands the importance and necessity of adapting to the changes in the complex and rapidly changing global business environment with an innovative perspective.
13) Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with people from different cultures and groups inside and outside the institution.
14) Supporting the universality of cultural rights, conscious of social justice; becomes an operator that respects the environment, institution, history and cultural heritage.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has basic knowledge, concepts and current theoretical knowledge and current developments in the field of business administration.	5
2)	Understands the main actors, conditions and dynamics in the global business environment.	3
3)	Comprehends ethical, legal and security issues related to business life.	5
4)	Shares the results by reaching the right conclusions from the researches with effective data collection and analysis methods.	4
5)	Develops creative solutions to problems that may arise in business processes due to changes in the corporate environment.	4
6)	Plans the activities for the development of the employees under her responsibility and exhibits effective leadership.	4
7)	Takes responsibility for solving complex and unpredictable problems related to her field.	5
8)	Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of business with a critical approach.	3
9)	Supports personal and institutional development by adhering to the concept of lifelong learning.	4
10)	Shares his/her thoughts on the issues related to his/her field and solution proposals regarding the problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.	5
11)	By using a foreign language, monitors theoretical and applied knowledge in the field.	5
12)	Understands the importance and necessity of adapting to the changes in the complex and rapidly changing global business environment with an innovative perspective.	3
13)	Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with people from different cultures and groups inside and outside the institution.	3
14)	Supporting the universality of cultural rights, conscious of social justice; becomes an operator that respects the environment, institution, history and cultural heritage.	4

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Course
Okuma
Soru cevap/ Tartışma

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

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