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Course Code: 
EDEN 582
Course Type: 
Seçmeli
P: 
3
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
‘Discourse analysis’ as broadly conceived is an interdisciplinary field, including work in linguistics, anthropology, sociology, and rhetoric. There is wide variance among the assumptions and interests of discourse analysts, and among the models of discourse analysis they apply, which precludes generalizations about what they have in common. Any introductory course in discourse analysis is necessarily only a partial view, and therefore, a particular perspective.
Course Content: 

This course, because of its interest in the applications of discourse for teaching EFL, and in how discourse refers to particular methods of analyzing spoken and written language texts, is designed for graduate students in EFL education to focus on approaches and methods of discourse analysis that can be used in EFL classrooms. In addition, students will learn how to analyze the discourse structure of a text (written or spoken), using a specific approach to text analysis.

Course Methodology: 
Teaching Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Simulation, 4: Demonstration, 5: Problem solving, 6: Group work, 7: Drama, 8: Micro teaching
Course Evaluation Methods: 
Assessment Methods: A: Exam, B: Multiple choice, C: Gap filling, D: True false, E: Oral exam, F: Portfolio

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Dersin Akışı

Weekly course schedule

  Topics Readings Assignments
WEEK 1

FEB.11-15

 

Course introduction and objectives; participants’ expectations and professional goals    
WEEK 2

FEB.18-22

What is discourse analysis?

Basic notions in discourse analysis

  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 1
  • McCarthy, M. (1991): Chapter 1
  
WEEK 3

FEB.25-MAR. 1

Discourse and pragmatics
  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 3
  • Supplementary journal articles
  
WEEK 4

MAR.4-8

 

 

Discourse and pragmatics
  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 3
  • Supplementary journal articles
 Presentation
WEEK 5

MAR.11-15

 

Discourse and genre
  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 4
  • Supplementary journal articles
 Response paper
WEEK 6

MAR. 18-22

Discourse and genre
  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 4
  • Supplementary journal articles
 Presentation
WEEK 7

MAR.25-29

 

Discourse and conversation
  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 5
  • Supplementary journal articles
 Response paper
WEEK 8

APR. 1-5

Discourse and conversation
  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 5
  • Supplementary journal articles
 Presentation
WEEK 9

APR.8-12

 

Discourse grammar
  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 6
  • Supplementary journal articles
 Presentation
WEEK 10

APR.15-19

 

Corpus approaches to discourse analysis
  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 7
  • Supplementary journal articles
 Presentation
WEEK 11

APR.22-26

Doing discourse analysis
  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 9
 Response paper
WEEK 12

APR.29-MAY 3

Discourse and society
  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 2
 Response paper
WEEK 13

MAY 6-10

Critical discourse analysis
  • Paltridge (2006): Chapter 8
  
WEEK 14

MAY 13-17

Graduate Seminar Week    
WEEK 15

MAY 20-24

Consultation on final projects    
WEEK 16

MAY 27-31

Final exam week    

 

Kaynaklar

Course Materials:

 

Paltridge, B. (2006): Discourse analysis: An introduction. New York: Continuum.

Celce-Murcia, M., & Olshtain, E. (2000). Discourse and context in language teaching. New York: Cambridge University Press.

 

Other Readings: will include chapters from the following books and recent academic journal articles:

McCarthy, M. (1991). Discourse analysis for language teachers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Schiffrin, D. (2005). Approaches to discourse. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.

 

Değerlendirme Sistemi

Course Assessment

 

1. Reading and Participation (10%): A significant part of this course is based on the readings and in-class discussions. You will be expected to actively engage in the learning experience by doing the readings and participating in the class discussions. It is a wise idea to take notes while reading, and be prepared to ask questions and give comments/critiques in class. Note: Readings are due the day they are listed on the schedule.

 

2. Presentation of a research article (20%):  A student will have an opportunity to present a research article of that week, in which s(he) should first present the general content and the major concepts of the readings. This should last about 20 minutes. To this end, the presenter should also prepare a summary of the material being presented in less than 2 A4 pages and xerox it for all other students and me. (Note: All students are expected to read the materials and actively participate in the discussions.)

 

3. Response Journal (20%): During certain weeks, you are asked to write a response paper to the assigned research articles. To produce your response, do the following: When you are reading, make notes of any questions or comments to which you have strong reactions (either agreement or disagreement); then elaborate on the questions/comments and develop them into a complete essay (about 300 words).  This question might also refer to other information already discussed in previous readings or in class. 

 

4. A Research Project (40%): As you will discover over the course of the semester, there are many different 'discourses', and this project will require you to conduct an extended analysis of one of these 'discourses'. Just which discourse you select is up to you. If you're interested in teaching, for instance, you could focus your research project on the analysis of classroom discourse: how teachers and students interact. If you were more interested in EFL student writing, you could assemble a corpus of student writing and do a discourse analysis of it. Alternatively, you could choose to analyze a register (e.g. media English, legal English, technical English, legal English, etc.). Limit the paper to 10-15 double-spaced pages (including references). Aim the paper to be presented at a conference and for a professional audience. Topics should be checked with the instructor before embarking on further research.

 

 

 

Course Grade

Attendance                                                    10 points

Reading and Class Participation                   10 points

Presentation of research articles                    20 points

Response Journal                                          20 points

Research Project                                           40 points

Total                                                       100 points

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