COURSE UNIT TITLE

: LEXICOLOGY

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ERA 1032 LEXICOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

Linguistics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ÖZGÜN KOŞANER

Offered to

Linguistics

Course Objective

The objective of the course is to provide knowledge on lexeme as the most fundamental item of language as a system. In this context, theoretical issues in lexicology will be touched upon. Furthermore, attention will be drawn to the interrelatedness of lexemes, to the structure of the mental lexicon, to paradigmatic and syntagmatic structures, and their systematic and dynamic character. Also, information will be provided on lexicology in relation to sub-disciplines in linguistics.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. present knowledge on theoretical issues in lexicology
2   2. analyse and decompose the most fundamental item in the language, i.e the lexeme, into its constituent parts
3   3. identify relations amongst lexemes
4   4. classify the structure of the mental lexicon
5   5. explain the role of lexeme within paradigmatic and syntagmatic structures
6   6. provide knowledge on the systematic characteristics of lexemes in general
7   7. research the dynamic stages of a lexeme

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Lexicology Interrelated Disciplines to Lexicology A Brief History of Lexicology
2 Language as a System of Systems
3 De Saussurean Principles
4 The Structure of the Word Lexeme: The Fundamental Item of the Mental Lexicon
5 The External Structure of the Lexeme
6 The Internal Structure of the Lexeme
7 MID-TERM EXAM
8 The Lexis
9 Paradigmatic and Syntagmatic Analyses Vertical and Horizontal Paradigmatic Relations
10 Syntagmatic Relations The Commutation Test Derivational Relations
11 The Lexicon
12 The Mental Lexicon
13 Systematicity in the Lexicon
14 Dynamics of the Lexeme and the Lexicon
15 General Review
16 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Aksan, Doğan (1990) Her Yönüyle Dil Ana Çizgileriyle Dilbilim 3. Atatürk Kültür, Dil ve Tarih Yüksek Kurumu, Türk Dil Kurumu Yayınları: 439/3. Ankara: Türk Tarih Kurumu Basımevi.
2. Jackson, Howard & Zé Amvela, Etienne (2000) Words, Meaning and Vocabulary: An Introduction to Modern English Lexicology. London & New York: Cassell.
3. Lutzeier, Peter R. (1995) Lexikologie: Ein Arbeitsbuch. Tübingen: Stauffenburg Verlag.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Presentations
3. Discussions

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Learning outcomes 1-7 will be evaluated through mid-term and final examinations.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1- Class attendance of 70% is obligatory.
2- Absence from classes will not be considered as an excuse for the late submission of assignments/projects.
3- Copying and plagiarising in assignments and during exams will be evaluated with a 0 (zero) grade.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

burcu.karaman@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

By appointment

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 5 65
Preparation for midterm exam 1 14 14
Preparation for final exam 1 26 26
Midterm 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 153

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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