Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Selma AKGÜL

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Knows the literature of discourse theory.
2) Knows discourse theory and criticism.
3) Evaluates the importance of critical analysis.
4) Knows the source of discourse theory.
5) Uses the discourse theory.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	Low	No relation	High
	2	High	High	High	Low	No relation	High
	3	High	High	High	Low	No relation	High
	4	High	High	High	Low	No relation	High
	5	High	High	High	Low	No relation	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Structuralism, post-structuralism, ideology theory, epistemology and discourse analysis.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to theories of discourse
2) Discourse analysis schools
3) Structuralism, post-structuralism.
4) Ideology theory
5) Epistemology
6) Semiotics and discourse analysis
7) Overview
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Exam reviews
10) Project selection and discussions
11) Texts and discussion
12) Student presentations
13) Student presentations
14) Student presentations
15) Final assessment
16) Final Examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Case Study
6) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Theories of Discourse	IBD130	Elective	Doctorate degree	1	Spring	7