Information Package / Course Catalogue
Applied Linguistics
Course Code: ENT456
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The course offers the learning of certain terms of Applied Linguistics and its subfields.

Course Content

Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field of linguistics such as education, psychology and sociology that identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to language-related real-life problems. The course offers the identification and investigation of language issues

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Burcu AYDIN
Learning Outcomes
1.Students learn the theories of first and second language acquisition.
2.Students can compare first and second language acquisition.
3.Students have an understanding of word structure, semantics, syntax, discourse, and pragrmatics.
4.Students learn about the history of applied linguistics.
5.Students discover authentic language patterns with the help of online concordancers.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Schmitt, Norbert An Introduction to Applied Linguistics, Routledge
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Where does applied linguistics stand?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Applied linguistics, language learning and teaching
Week 3 - Theoretical
First language acquisition
Week 4 - Theoretical
Second language acquisition
Week 5 - Theoretical
Roles of first and second languages, production in second language, proficiency, variation of performance in language use
Week 6 - Theoretical
Second language classroom, input and interaction, output, focus on language form, bilingual education
Week 7 - Theoretical
Psycholinguistics
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mid-term Examination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Neurolinguistics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Semantics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Applied sociolinguistics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Social factors in second language acquisition
Week 13 - Theoretical
Socio-cultural Theory
Week 14 - Theoretical
Using corpus techniques in language research and teaching.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment120020
Midterm Examination102020
Final Examination102020
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
3
2
3
5
OÇ-2
4
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OÇ-3
3
2
5
OÇ-4
3
5
2
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3
OÇ-5
4
3
4
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026