After completing this course you will be able to:
· gain insight into the characteristics of second language acquisition and into different theoretical approaches to explaining these characteristics.
· analyze and evaluate learner data and to judge what methods are appropriate to use in order to study various aspects of the acquisition process.
Course Content
This course contains; What is Second Language Acquisition?,First language acquisition, bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition,Main concepts and terms in second language acquisition,Critical and sensitive periods for the acquisition of human language,Second language phonology and age,On first language and second language differences and similarities ,First language influences vis-à-vis development,İkidillilik,The linguistic environment,Cognition,Development of learner language,Foreign language aptitude,Motivation,Affect and other individual differences.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Students will define and describe the concepts of "first language”, “second language” and “foreign language”.
16, 23, 9
E
Students will explain and exemplify phonological, morphological, lexical, and syntactic developmental stages of young children.
10, 16, 9
F
Students will compare and contrast the basic concepts of second/foreign language acquisition/learning.
10, 9
F
Students will explain and discuss the variables that affect the processes of second/foreign language acquisition/learning.
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
What is Second Language Acquisition?
Introduction to SLA Overview of SLA concepts and terms
2
First language acquisition, bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition
Ch 1 in USLA
3
Main concepts and terms in second language acquisition
Ch 1 in USLA
4
Critical and sensitive periods for the acquisition of human language
Ch 2 in USLA
5
Second language phonology and age
Ch 2 in USLA
6
On first language and second language differences and similarities
Ch 3 in USLA
7
First language influences vis-à-vis development
Ch 3 in USLA
8
İkidillilik
Ch 4 in USLA
9
The linguistic environment
Ch 4 in USLA
10
Cognition
Ch 5 in USLA
11
Development of learner language
Ch 6 in USLA
12
Foreign language aptitude
Ch 7 in USLA
13
Motivation
Ch 8 in USLA
14
Affect and other individual differences
Ch 9 in USLA
Resources
Ellis, R. (2015). Understanding Second Language Acquisition 2nd edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Lourdes, O. (2009). Understanding Second Language Acquisition. NY: Routledge.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English
X
2
Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English
X
3
Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie.
X
4
Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English
X
5
Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps.
X
6
Can solve a field-related problem on his own
X
7
Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps
X
8
Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle
X
9
Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem.
X
10
Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally.
X
11
By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems.
X
12
Knows the basic terminology
X
13
Applies the basic skills
X
14
Can effectively use language learning strategies
X
15
Knows the characteristics and structure of human language
X
16
Has native like fluency
X
17
Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus,
X
18
Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
4
2
8
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
4
6
24
Term Project
1
2
2
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
6
6
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
8
8
General Exam
1
10
10
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
86
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(86/30)
3
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
3
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. İlknur EĞİNLİ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. İlknur EĞİNLİ
Assistant(s)
Aim
After completing this course you will be able to:
· gain insight into the characteristics of second language acquisition and into different theoretical approaches to explaining these characteristics.
· analyze and evaluate learner data and to judge what methods are appropriate to use in order to study various aspects of the acquisition process.
Course Content
This course contains; What is Second Language Acquisition?,First language acquisition, bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition,Main concepts and terms in second language acquisition,Critical and sensitive periods for the acquisition of human language,Second language phonology and age,On first language and second language differences and similarities ,First language influences vis-à-vis development,İkidillilik,The linguistic environment,Cognition,Development of learner language,Foreign language aptitude,Motivation,Affect and other individual differences.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Students will define and describe the concepts of "first language”, “second language” and “foreign language”.
16, 23, 9
E
Students will explain and exemplify phonological, morphological, lexical, and syntactic developmental stages of young children.
10, 16, 9
F
Students will compare and contrast the basic concepts of second/foreign language acquisition/learning.
10, 9
F
Students will explain and discuss the variables that affect the processes of second/foreign language acquisition/learning.
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
What is Second Language Acquisition?
Introduction to SLA Overview of SLA concepts and terms
2
First language acquisition, bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition
Ch 1 in USLA
3
Main concepts and terms in second language acquisition
Ch 1 in USLA
4
Critical and sensitive periods for the acquisition of human language
Ch 2 in USLA
5
Second language phonology and age
Ch 2 in USLA
6
On first language and second language differences and similarities
Ch 3 in USLA
7
First language influences vis-à-vis development
Ch 3 in USLA
8
İkidillilik
Ch 4 in USLA
9
The linguistic environment
Ch 4 in USLA
10
Cognition
Ch 5 in USLA
11
Development of learner language
Ch 6 in USLA
12
Foreign language aptitude
Ch 7 in USLA
13
Motivation
Ch 8 in USLA
14
Affect and other individual differences
Ch 9 in USLA
Resources
Ellis, R. (2015). Understanding Second Language Acquisition 2nd edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Lourdes, O. (2009). Understanding Second Language Acquisition. NY: Routledge.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English
X
2
Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English
X
3
Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie.
X
4
Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English
X
5
Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps.
X
6
Can solve a field-related problem on his own
X
7
Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps
X
8
Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle
X
9
Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem.
X
10
Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally.
X
11
By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems.
X
12
Knows the basic terminology
X
13
Applies the basic skills
X
14
Can effectively use language learning strategies
X
15
Knows the characteristics and structure of human language
X
16
Has native like fluency
X
17
Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus,
X
18
Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
