Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- TRE636 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Hakan SARITİKEN
Instructor(s)
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to analyze the usage patterns of Turkish in everyday life to understand the social, cultural, and pragmatic aspects of the language. The course will explore how Turkish is used in daily conversations, social media, and various social contexts, evaluating the impact of these uses on language teaching.
Course Content In this course, the language of daily speech and correspondence, which constitutes the most lively area of Turkish, will be examined from lexical, syntactic and semantic aspects.
Learning Outcomes - The student analyzes the usage patterns of Turkish in social and cultural contexts.
- The student evaluates the effects of everyday language use on language teaching.
- The student discusses the pragmatic aspects of Turkish and how these aspects can be applied in teaching.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to Everyday Language Usage and Basic Concepts Practice Research Other Activities Verbal Expression
2. Week The Relationship Between Language, Culture, and Society Research Other Activities Verbal Expression
3. Week Characteristics of Everyday Spoken Language Other Activities Verbal Expression Research
4. Week The Role of Language in Social Identity Construction Research Other Activities Verbal Expression
5. Week The Use of Slang and Jargon in Turkish Research Verbal Expression Other Activities
6. Week Turkish on Social Media: Language and Interaction Practice Research Verbal Expression Other Activities
7. Week Regional and Local Dialects in Everyday Language Use Practice Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
8. Week The Use of Language as a Tool of Persuasion and Manipulation Other Activities Verbal Expression Research
9. Week Everyday Language and Pragmatics: Implication, Irony, and Implicit Meanings Research Verbal Expression Other Activities
10. Week The Transformation of Language Over Time: New Words and Abbreviations Verbal Expression Other Activities Research
11. Week Everyday Expressions and Discourse Patterns in Turkish Research Other Activities Verbal Expression
12. Week The Role and Importance of Everyday Language in Turkish Language Teaching Research Verbal Expression Other Activities
13. Week Everyday Language Usage and Methods for Developing Language Awareness Other Activities Verbal Expression Research
14. Week General Evaluation and Project Presentations Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Other Activities
Recommended Sources
Aksan, D. (2016). Her Yönüyle Dil: Ana Çizgileriyle Dilbilim. Ankara: TDK Yayınları.
Korkmaz, Z. (2018). Dil ve Kültür İlişkisi. İstanbul: Pegem Akademi.
Erdem, M. (2019). Türkçede Günlük Konuşma Dili ve Pragmatik. İzmir: Nobel Yayınları.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 Measurement Method
PY1 5 4 5 5 -
PY3 4 5 5 3 -
PY6 4 4 3 5 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 3 1 3
Preparation, After Class Study 3 1 3
Midterm 2 14 1 14
Homework 1 14 2 28
Homework 2 14 2 28
Final 14 1 14
Practice 7 1 7
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 153
ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0