Information Package / Course Catalogue
Culture and Language
Course Code: EFS161
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to closely study the variation of language at all levels and how these variations are constructed by and construct identity and culture through examination of various discourses and the concepts of politics, society and culture in relation to language.

Course Content

What is social linguistics? Social factors and language; Style / style / code / variety / dialect / linguistic repertory and speech structures; Standardization, lingua franca, pidgin and creole; Language selection: social factors, diglossia, Code modification / mixing, style variables and language reconciliation; Language and identity: formation of social identity; Social networks and language: language communities; Language and social class; Structures / word functions, intercultural communication; Gender and stereotype; Language and Media: gender and gender discrimination; Language, politics and ideology; Protection and change of language; Language assimilation and pluralism in language.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1. Define and use the concept of culture, cultural sources and elements.
2.Determine the place of culture transfer in the language teaching and especially in the teaching of Turkish
3.Analyze the importance of the connection between language and culture.
4. Evaluate the texts that will convey Turkish culture with a critical perspective.
5. Determine the differences between the concepts of civilization and culture.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is sociolinguistics? Social factors and language, Social dimensions and language
Week 2 - Theoretical
Style, register, code, variety , dialect, linguistic repertoire and speech functions
Week 3 - Theoretical
Standardization, lingua francas, pidgins and creoles
Week 4 - Theoretical
Language choice: Social factors, diglossia, Code switching and code mixing
Week 5 - Theoretical
Language choice: Stylistic variation and speech accommodation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Language and identity: construction of social identity
Week 7 - Theoretical
Social networks, communities of practice, speech communities
Week 8 - Theoretical
Linguistic assimilation and linguistic pluralism (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Language and social class
Week 10 - Theoretical
Speech functions, politeness and cross-cultural communication
Week 11 - Theoretical
Gender and stereotypes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Language and media: The construction of gender and sexist language
Week 13 - Theoretical
Language, politics and ideology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Language maintenance and shift
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026