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Head of Program : Balkız Öztürk Başaran

Associate Department Heads: Ümit Atlamaz, Ömer Faruk Demirok

Professors :Balkız Öztürk Başaran

Associate Professor : Didar Akar, Mine Nakipoğlu Demiralp, Elena Guerzoni,

Assistant Professors : Ümit Atlamaz, Metin Bağrıaçık, Ömer Faruk Demirok, Stefano Celestino Canalis, Kadir Gökgöz

† Professor Emeritus
* Part-time
 

MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM

The program is open to all who have successfully completed an undergraduate program at an accredited institution and are interested in the issues of general and theoretical linguistics. Requirements for the Master of Arts degree in linguistics consist of minimum 24 credit hours of course work and a thesis. Students who have not taken the prerequisite undergraduate courses specified in the course descriptions are required to complete them successfully on a non-credit basis. Area electives in the program may be chosen from courses at 400 level or above in linguistics, or, with the consent of the advisor, in related fields. A maximum of eight credits may be transferred from other accredited graduate linguistics programs.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM

The Ph.D. program in Linguistics is intended to train candidates for teaching and research positions. The students are expected to have completed an M.A. program in linguistics. The program consists of minimum 25 credits of course work taken at the Ph.D. level. These credits include the credits of the three core courses, Ling 601 (Phonology), Ling 612 (Morphology) and Ling 641 (Syntax). In the case that the prerequisites for the Ph.D. courses have not been met by the student during previous graduate studies, all the required courses have to be taken prior to official enrollment in the program. A maximum of eight credits may be transferred from an accredited Ph.D. program. A qualifying paper (published or publishable) should be submitted before the formal thesis proposal.

Examinations: Reading proficiency in a language other than English and the native language qualifying examination. Oral defense of the dissertation.

M.A. PROGRAM IN LINGUISTICS

Total: (minimum) 24 Credits.
ECTS: (minimum) 125 Credits.

Ph.D. PROGRAM IN LINGUISTICS

Total: 25 Credits/265 ECTS

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

LING 501 Aspects of Phonology (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(Sesbilim: Çeşitli Yaklaşımlar)
Various theoretical approaches to phonology and the application of these approaches are considered. Issues concerning the phonological structure of languages are investigated with data from individual languages.
Prerequisite: LING 301 or consent of the instructor.

LING 502 Issues in Government Phonology (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(Yönetim Sesbiliminde Konular)
Discussion of central notions of Government Phonology, and of the technical aspects of the theory. Comparison of the standard model to some of its descendants as well as to other current models of phonology. Recent developments in the sub-theories of Government Phonology.
Prerequisite: LING 501 or consent of the instructor  

LING 504 Semantics (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(Anlambilim)
Discusses the nature of meaning in human languages. Focuses on problems in formal and substantive semantics.
Prerequisite: LING 302 or consent of the instructor.

LING 512 Morphological Analysis (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(Biçimbilim İncelemeleri)
Aspects of morphological structures in linguistic analysis and various theoretical approaches to the subject. Issues concerning the morphological structure of languages are investigated with data from particular languages.
Prerequisite: LING 301, 302 or consent of the instructor.

LING 522 English-Turkish Contrastive Grammar and its Application (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(İngilizce-Türkçe Karşıtsal Dilbilgisi ve Uygulaması)
A detailed analysis and comparison of English and Turkish structure at the phonological, morphological and syntactical levels, followed by analysis of written and textual material.
Prerequisites: LING 301, 302, ENGL 201, TK 204 or consent of the instructor.

LING 531 Typology (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10 
(Dil Tiplendirmesi)
Introduction of the concepts and methodology of linguistic typology. Exposure to a number of typologically different languages and to the issues inherent in typological studies.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 532 Linguistic Change and Comparative Methodology (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(Dilde Değişim ve Karşılaştırmali Dilbilim Yöntemleri)
The principle of language change seen in terms of sound systems, grammar and lexicon. Introduction to the comparative method as a means of showing relationships between languages.
Prerequisite: LING 301, 302 or consent of the instructor.

LING 541 Syntactic Theory (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(Sözdizimi Kuramı)
Analysis of the syntax of natural languages within the framework of generative grammar. Current issues relevant to this particular theory of grammar are considered.
Prerequisite: LING 302 or consent of the instructor.

LING 552 Sociolinguistics (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(Toplumdilbilim)
Discusses the relation between language and society as well as the various functions of language in society. Aims at introducing some of the methodology used in sociolinguistic research.

LING 553 Discourse Analysis (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(Söylem Çözümlemesi)
 ECTS 10 Discourse analysis as an interdisciplinary approach to language use in social context. Discussion of different theoretical frameworks, social theories and methods used in discourse analysis. Readings in current research topics.

LING 570 Guided Studies (2+0+2) 3 ECTS 5
(Yönlendirici Çalışmalar)
In-depth examination of the experimental or fieldwork component of the student's research.

LING 571 Readings in Linguistics I(1+0+0) 1 ECTS 5
(Dilbilim Okumaları)
Individual readings in topics related to the interests of the student under supervision of the instructor.

LING 572 Readings in Linguistics II (1+0+0) 1 ECTS 5
(Dilbilim Okumaları)
Individual readings in topics related to the interests of the student under supervision of the instructor.

LING 579 Graduate Seminar (0+1+0) Non-credit ECTS 5
(Lisansüstü Seminer)
Seminars offered by faculty, guest speakers, and/or graduate students designed to widen students' interest on specific topics of interest and to expand their range of scientific research techniques and publication ethics.

LING 580-599 Topics in Linguistic Theory (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(Dilbilim Kuramında Konular)
Extensive reading, discussion and research on topics selected by the instructor.
Prerequisites: LING 301, 302 or consent of the instructor.

LING 600 Linguistics; Theory and Method (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Dilbilim; Kuram ve Yöntem)
Discussion of the findings in recent research and theoretical and methodological developments in one or more of the core areas of linguistics. 
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 603 Vowel Systems (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Ünlü Dizgeleri)
The internal structure of vowels in terms of distribution and behaviour (vowel harmony, vowel reduction, relation to higher prosodic levels). Vowel systems in typologically different languages.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 605 The Internal Structure of Consonants (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Ünsüzlerin İç yapısı)
The internal structure of consonants in terms of distribution and behaviour (assimilations, final devoicing, lenition, clusters). Consonant systems in typologically different languages.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 606 Compounds (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Tamlamalar)
Compounding as a word formation process. Analysis of data from a variety of languages. Comparison of various theories to model the subtypes of compounds. The role of compounding in understanding the general architecture of grammar.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 607 Voice (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Çatı)
Patterns of voice phenomena across typologically different languages. Comparison of different theoretical approaches on the syntax of voice.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 608 Noun Phrase Syntax (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Ad Öbeği Sözdizimi)
The internal structure of the Noun Phrase. Syntactic issues common to nominal and clausal domains. 
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 609 Event and Argument Structure (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Olay ve Üye Yapısı)
Different approaches to lexical semantics of verbs. Interaction between event structure and argument structure in relation to syntactic mapping of arguments.  
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 610 Comparative Syntax (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Karşılaştırmalı Sözdizim)
Analysis of selected syntactic constructions with a crosslinguistic perspective. The İmplications of syntactic similarities and differences among selected languages for formal and descriptive theories of syntax. 
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 611 Negation (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Olumsuzlama)
Logical properties of natural language negation and expressions that share them. The empirical domain of polarity sensitive phenomena across languages (negative/positive polarity, negative concord). Comparison of alternative formal approaches to negation and polarity in human language.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 613 Presupposition and Implicature (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Önvarsayım ve Sezdirim)
Discussion of presupposition and conversational implicature in both simple and complex linguistic contexts, from empirical, formal and philosophical viewpoints.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 614 Definiteness and  Indefiniteness (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Belirtililik ve Belirtisizlik)
Contrastive illustration of the ingredients of definiteness and indefiniteness across languages, within a formal semantic framework. Comparison between referential and quantificational theories of definite descriptions and between quantificational and non-quantificational theories of indefinites. 
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 615 Information Structure (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Bilgi Yapısı)
Comparison of different formal accounts of the pragmatic and semantic effects of focus and the discourse related constraints it is subject to. Applications in the accounts of focus association, deaccenting, and ellipsis.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 616 Questions (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Sorular)
Formal analysis of the semantics and pragmatics of different types of interrogative sentences, of their internal components, and of predicates that can embed them.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 617 Phonology-Morphology Interface (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Sesbilim-Biçimbilim Arayüzü)
The interaction between phonology and morphology with data from a variety of languages. Comparison of various theories that model that interaction. The role of the two components in the general architecture of grammar.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 618 Phonology-Syntax Interface (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Sesbilim-Sözdizim Arayüzü)
The interaction between phonology and syntax with data from a variety of languages. Comparison of various theories that model that interaction. The role of the two components in the general architecture of grammar.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 619 Morphology-Syntax Interface (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Biçimbilim-Sözdizim Arayüzü)
The interaction between morphology and syntax with data from a variety of languages. Comparison of various theories that model that interaction. The role of the two components in the general architecture of grammar.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 620 Syntax-Semantics Interface (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Sözdizim-Anlambilim Arayüzü)
The interaction between syntax and semantics with data from a variety of languages. Comparison of various theories to model that interaction. The role of the two components in the general architecture of grammar.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 621 Selected Topics in Turkish Linguistics (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Türkçenin Dilbiliminde Seçili Konular)
In-depth discussion of recent literature on selected theoretical issues in Turkish linguistics.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 623 Language and Cognition (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Dil ve Bilişsellik)
The relation between language and cognition. Key questions and research findings in language evolution. Representation of language in the mind. Acquisition of language by children. Processing of language by adults. 
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 624 Mental Lexicon and Morphological Processing (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Zihinsel Sözlük ve Biçimbilimsel İşleme)
Neurolinguistic and psycholinguistic theories of lexical stroage and lexical access.  
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 626 Memory Access in Sentence Processing (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Tümce İşlemede Belleğe Erişim)
Theoretical approaches to the use of memory in sentence processing. Recent empirical research in this domain.   
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 627 Grammaticality Illusions (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Dilbilgisellik Yanılsamaları)
Analysis of structures in several languages that elicit illusions of grammaticality, in spite of being ungrammatical. Recent empirical research in this domain. 
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 628 Experimental Linguistics (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Deneysel Dilbilim)
Constructing a linguistic hypothesis and testing it in an experiment. Determining factors and levels in a factorial design. Choosing relevant response methods, organizing data, running statistics and reporting results.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 629 Conversation Analysis (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Konuşma Çözümlemesi)
The study of talk-in-interaction, focusing on its structural aspects and social action. 
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 630 Narrative Analysis (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Anlatı Çözümlemesi)
The study of narratives in interaction from a sociolinguistics, discursive, and communicative perspective. 
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 631 Selected Topics in Language Typology (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Dil Tipolojisinde Seçili Konular)
Investigation of data presented by typologically different languages with an aim of uncovering implicational universals.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 632 Linguistic Performances of Identity (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Kimliğin Dilsel İfadeleri)
The study of the relationship between language use and social variables such as gender, ethnicity, social class, and age.  
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor

LING 633 Selected Topics in Caucasian Linguistics (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Kafkas Dilleri Dilbiliminde Seçili Konular)
Investigation of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic structures of Caucasian languages. Analysis of the structural differences among the subfamilies of Caucasian languages.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 637 Structure of a Selected Language (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Seçili Bir Dilin yapısı)
Study of linguistic structures of a relatively less-known language. In-class fieldwork with a native speaker/signer or text/corpus and literature-based investigation. Discovery of the basics of the selected language followed by work on more specific research questions.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 638 Selected Topics in Iranian Linguistics (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(İrani Diller Dilbiliminde Seçili Konular)
The phonological, morphological, or syntactic structures of Iranian languages. Discussion of the theoretical and descriptive issues inherent in the analysis.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 639 Selected Topics in Sign Language Linguistics (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(İşaret Dilleri Dilbiliminde Seçili Konular)
The phonological, morphological, or syntactic structures of sign languages. Discussion of the theoretical and descriptive issues inherent in the analysis.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 640 Selected Topics in Phonology (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Sesbiliminde Seçili Konular)
Focus on a particular issue in phonological theory. Presentation and in-depth investigation of the topic in a particular language or cross-linguistically.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 642 Selected Topics in Syntax (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Sözdiziminde Seçili Konular)
Discussion of current theoretical issues in a particular area of sentence structure by focusing on a single language or within a cross-linguistic perspective.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 643 Selected Topics in Morphology (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Biçimbiliminde Seçili Konular)
Focus on a particular issue in morphological theory. Presentation and in-depth investigation of the topic in a particular language or cross-linguistically.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 644 Selected Topics in Semantics (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Anlambiliminde Seçili Konular)
Focus on a particular issue in semantic theory. Presentation and in-depth investigation of the topic in a particular language or cross-linguistically.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 645 Selected Topics in Pragmatics (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Edimbiliminde Seçili Konular)
Focus on a particular issue in pragmatics theory. Presentation and in-depth investigation of the topic in a particular language or cross-linguistically.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 646 Selected Topics in Psycholinguistics (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Psikodilbilimde Seçili Konular)
Focus on a particular issue in psycholinguistics. Presentation and in-depth investigation of the topic in a particular language or cross-linguistically.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 647 Selected Topics in Sociolingustics (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Toplumdilbiliminde Seçili Konular)
Focus on a particular issue in sociolinguistics. Presentation and in-depth investigation of the topic in a particular language or cross-linguistically.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 648 Selected Topics in Language Acquisition (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Dil Ediniminde Seçili Konular)
Focus on a particular issue in language acquisition. Presentation and in-depth investigation of the topic in a particular language or cross-linguistically.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 649 Selected Topics in Sentence Processing (3+1+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Dil İşlemede Seçili Konular)
Focus on a particular issue in sentence processing. Presentation and in-depth investigation of the topic in a particular language or cross-linguistically.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 650 Selected Topics in Linguistic Methodology (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Dilbilim Metodolojisinde Seçili Konular)
Methodological issues in empirical work in linguistics and psyscholinguistics. In-depth discussion of the link between theoretical constructs and empirical observations.  
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 651 Language Contact and Bilingualism (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Dil Değinimi ve Çift Dillilik)
Focus on linguistic aspects of language contact such as borrowing, code switching, interference and creolistics. Attention paid to sociopsychological aspects such as attitudes towards bilingualism.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 662 History of Linguistics (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Dilbilim Tarihi)
Survey of the main issues and considerations relevant for each period of development of linguistics as the science of language.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 671 Readings in Linguistics I (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(Dilbilimde Okumalar I)
Extended individual readings on topics of interest to the student under the guidance of the instructor in the related field.

LING 672 Readings in Linguistics II (4+0+0) 4 ECTS 10
(Dilbilimde Okumalar II)
Extended individual readings on topics of interest to the student under the guidance of the instructor in the related field.

LING 679 Proseminar in Linguistics (2+0+0) 2 ECTS 10
(Dilbilim  Önsemineri)
Investigation and analysis of advanced topics in various fields of linguistics through presentation of original research and group discussion.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 680-682, 685-689, 691-699 Special Topics in Linguistics (3+0+0) 3 ECTS 10
(Dilbilimde Özel Konular)
Analysis and discussion of a special topic in linguistics not covered in other courses or seminars. 
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

LING 690 Thesis ECTS 60
(Yüksek Lisans Tezi)
A research project on a topic of student's interest approved and guided by the thesis supervisor.

LING 700 Graduate Seminar (0+1+0) 0 ECTS 5
(Lisansüstü Seminer)
Seminars offered by faculty, guest speakers and graduate students designed to widen students' perspectives on specific topics of interest and to expand their range of scientific research techniques and publication ethics.

LING 790 Dissertation ECTS 120
(Doktora Tezi)
Definition of a major research project in an area of specialization and its analysis within the framework of a current linguistic theory.