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Course Credit
Course ECTS Credit
Teaching Language of Instruction	İngilizce
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?
Course Coordinator	Assist. Prof. Dr. FİLİZ ÇELE
Instructor (s)
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	This course aims to introduce localization of the language areas in the brain, (Broca and Wernicke areas) and the functions of right and left hemispheres in the storage and representation of language knowledge providing information from typical and atypical (impaired) language samples.
Course Content	This course introduces how language is organized and how it works in the brain. The course specifically focuses on the localization of language in the brain, and theories about brain and language, current methods and techniques of brain imaging such as ERP, MEG, PET and fMRI in typical and atypical (impaired) language. The course will also address the development of language in the brain, the modularity of language and cognition. The course will end up with a brief discussion of the representation of phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic and lexical knowledge in the brain.

The aim of the course

This course aims to introduce localization of the language areas in the brain, (Broca and Wernicke areas) and the functions of right and left hemispheres in the storage and representation of language knowledge providing information from typical and atypical (impaired) language samples.

Course Content

This course introduces how language is organized and how it works in the brain. The course specifically focuses on the localization of language in the brain, and theories about brain and language, current methods and techniques of brain imaging such as ERP, MEG, PET and fMRI in typical and atypical (impaired) language. The course will also address the development of language in the brain, the modularity of language and cognition. The course will end up with a brief discussion of the representation of phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic and lexical knowledge in the brain.

Learning Outcomes

Acquire historical, theoretical and practical knowledge on English language and literature, supplemented by course books, materials and other sources that contain current information in the field.
Gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of authors, movements and texts from different periods of literary history.
Have theoretical and practical knowledge on the systematical structure, functioning and evolution of the language.
Explain different structures and discourse functions of the selected works from English literature.
Acquire general knowledge on American culture, literature and history and define key terms and concepts.
Acquire knowledge of another European language and Discuss the intellectual, cultural and historical contexts in which literature is written and read.
Critically interpret English and American literary, cultural and social life.
Critically analyze literary texts produced in the Renaissance and other historical periods. Make an indepth analysis of mythology, Classic, and Neo-Classic art insights.
Reflect on ethical, psyhological, and philosophical and issues in literary, cultural and historical texts.
Apply literary, critical, historical, linguistic and approaches to textual analysis
Apply guided research skills including the ability to gather, sift, organize and present information and material.
Use logical thought, critical reasoning, and rhetorical skills to effectively construct arguments.
Gain skills to understand and interpret a system, process, equipment or product and to solve relevant issues applying contemporary methods.
Conduct independent studies that require proficiency in the emergence of English Literature.
Solve complex problems faced within field applications.
Update knowledge and skills acquired in Language and Literature.
Develop awareness for lifelong learning, accessing information and following developments in science and technology.
Acquire satisfactory knowledge on teaching of a second language.
Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired and direct the learning.
Acquire the ability to employ, develop and use contemporary tools required for field applications.
Follow the recent developments in the field to communicate with colleagues.
Develop awareness of the universal and social impact and legal consequences of field applications.
Organize scholarly projects and activities.
Apply information in accordance with professional and ethical responsibilities.
Contribute to the development of the social rights, social justice, quality, cultural and ethical values.
Develop consciousness about cultural values and the issues of universality of social rights and social justice.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Introduction brain and language: the nature of brain, the nature of language and the relationship between them
2	Language and brain: localization of language in the brain. Language disorders: Aphasia; Broca’s and Wernicke’s aphasia, split brains. Methods of neuro imaging (e.g., ERP, EEG, MEG, fMRI)
3	Language and brain development: left hemisphere lateralization for language, brain plasticity, the critical period.
4	Dissociation of Language and Cognition: linguistic savants, SLI and genetic basis of language.
5	Theories of brain and language
6	Theories of brain and language
7	Representation and storage of sounds in the brain
8	Representation and storage of sounds in the brain
9	Midterm exam
10	Representation and storage of Morphological and syntactic information in the brain
11	Representation and storage of Morphological and syntactic information in the brain
12	Representation and storage of lexical semantics in the brain
13	Representation and storage of lexical semantics in the brain
14	Review and feedback

Resources

1-Fromkin , F. Rodman, R. & Hyams, N. (2007). An introduction to language. 10th Ed. US. Thomson
2. Ahlsén, E. (2006). Introduction to Neurolinguistics. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company

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