Introduction to Semiotics(LFR321)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFR321 | Introduction to Semiotics | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Sündüz ÖZTÜRK KASAR skasar@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | Enabling students to recognize, analyze and interpret signs |
| Content | Genesis of Semiotics and Fundamentals of Sign Theory |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Sensitivity to signs |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures on the Theoretical Part of the Work / Analysis of texts carried out by the Instructor with students |
| References | Documents Prepared and Provided to Students by the Instructor |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | What is Semiotics? What is a Sign? |
| 2 | History of Sign Theory I |
| 3 | History of Sign Theory II |
| 4 | Basics I |
| 5 | Basics II |
| 6 | Methods of Analysing Signs I |
| 7 | Methods of Analysing Signs II |
| 8 | Partial Examination |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 9 | Semiotic Analysis of Selected Texts I |
| 10 | Semiotic Analysis of Selected Texts II |
| 11 | Semiotic Analysis of Selected Texts III |
| 12 | Semiotic Analysis of Selected Texts IV |
| 13 | Semiotic Analysis of Selected Texts V |
| 14 | Semiotic Analysis of Selected Texts VI |
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 50 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 1 | 50 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Acquire competence in written French C1 | X | ||||
| 2 | Acquisition of speaking proficiency in French at level C1 | X | ||||
| 3 | Being able to translate from French to Turkish at all levels of language. | X | ||||
| 4 | Being able to translate from Turkish to French at all levels of language. | X | ||||
| 5 | Being able to analyze texts of various kinds and levels. | X | ||||
| 6 | Being able to make cross-cultural studies. | X | ||||
| 7 | To teach French literature. | X | ||||
| 8 | Being able to descriptions of languages starting with the contemporary linguistic theories. | X | ||||
| 9 | Being able to teach French as a foreign language. | X | ||||
| 10 | Having acquired the Spanish language and literature. | |||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Applications | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 5 | ||