Structuralism and Post-Structuralism : Language
aaltinors@gsu.edu.tr
Content
Objective
Examinations of structuralist and post-structuralist approachs to language. Presentation of structuralist and post-structuralist conceptions concerning language: Saussure, Strauss, Barthes, Foucault and Derrida.
Course Content
Structuralist and post-structuralist philosophers from Saussure to Derrida.
Course Learning Outcomes
1.Competence of philosophical reflection on the structuralist and the post-structuralist conceptions.
2.Essential linguistic conceptions of structuralist and post-structuralist philosophers.
3.Philosophical formation on the language in general.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Face-to-face
References
YÜCEL Tahsin (1999) Yapısalcılık, YKY, İstanbul.
BİRKİYE Atilla (1984) Yapısalcılığın Eleştirisine Doğru, Varlık yay., İstanbul.
PIAGET Jean (1970) Le Structuralisme, PUF, Paris.
DUCROT Oswald (1973) Le Structuralisme en linguistique, Seuil, Paris.
DOSSE François (1992) Histoire du structuralisme (tome I et II), Découverte, Paris.
BELSEY Caterine (2013) Postyapısalcılık, çev: Nursu Örge, Dost yay., Ankara.
SARUP Mardan (2010) Post-yapısalcılık ve Postmodernizm, Çev:Abdülbaki Güçlü, Kırkgece yay., İstanbul.
MEGILL Allan (1998) Aşırılığın Peygamberleri, çev: Tuncay Birkan, Bilim ve Sanat yay., Ankara.
LEVI-STRAUSS Claude (2012) Yapısal Antropoloji, çev: Adnan Kahiloğulları, İmge yay., Ankara.
FOUCAULT Michel (2006) Kelimeler ve Şeyler, çev: M.Ali Kılıçbay, İmge yay., Ankara.
FOUCAULT Michel (1999) Bilginin Arkeolojisi, çev: Veli Urhan, Birey yay., İstanbul.
DERRIDA Jacques (2011) Gramatoloji, çev: İsmet Birkan, Bilgesu yay., Ankara.
Weekly Contents
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | The structuralism as a method - I |
| 2 | The structuralism as a method - II |
| 3 | Saussure and structuralist linguistic - I |
| 4 | Saussure and structuralist linguistic - II |
| 5 | Barthes and structural analysis - I |
| 6 | Barthes and structural analysis - II |
| 7 | Mid-term |
| 8 | Post-structuralism and language - I |
| 9 | Post-structuralism and language - II |
| 10 | 10 Foucault's conception of language - I |
| 11 | 10 Foucault's conception of language - II |
| 12 | Derrida's conception of language - I |
| 13 | Derrida's conception of language - II |
| 14 | Final reflections |
Assessment System
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 2 | 100 |
| Activities | 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 |
| Total | 1 | 50 |
Relation of Proficiency
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Demonstrate that they are able to successfully navigate the historical and disciplinary branches of philosophy and different philosophical approaches, showing knowledge of the breadth and depth of the discipline. | X | ||||
| 2 | Demonstrate how to locate a particular topic within its relevant larger philosophical context. | X | ||||
| 3 | Use conceptual frameworks including epistemological, metaphysical, ethical, and other philosophical specializations. | X | ||||
| 4 | Explains the history or genealogy of ideas and concepts. | X | ||||
| 5 | Display acuity and expertise in logical reasoning and philosophical analysis. | X | ||||
| 6 | Demonstrate the ability to effectively navigate both the library and online research tools. Locate and evaluate relevant scholarly books and articles. Distinguishes between primary and secondary sources. | X | ||||
| 7 | Display the ability to communicate complex arguments and concepts effectively, both orally and in writing. Present arguments in a clear and straightforward manner. Clearly identifie and communicate central ideas. | X | ||||
ECTS
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 0 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 0.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 0 | ||