INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ELT5011 | Second Language Acquisition | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYLİN TEKİNER TOLU |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ENİSA MEDE Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA POLAT |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The course focuses on evaluating first and second language acquisition theories, the differing processes involved in second vs. first language acquisition, and conducting research on language acquisition. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. To understand the theories of first language acquisiton 2. To understand the theories of second language acquisition 3. To compare and contrast first and second language acquisition 4. To discuss the issues related to language acquisition |
The primary purpose of this course is to gain familiarity with important theories and research associated with classroom-based second language acquisition. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction | |
2) | Language Learning in Early Childhood (Chapter 1 of Lightbrown & Spada) | Language Learning Autobiography |
3) | Reading # 2: Explaining Second Language Learning (Chapter 2 of Lightbrown & Spada) | |
4) | Is there a “natural sequence” in adult second language acquisition? Acquisition in The Natural Approach: The Binding/Access Framework Natural sequences in child second language acquisition | |
5) | Questions for interviewees Language Learner Interviews | |
6) | Non-Language Influences in Gass, M. S. & Selinker, L. (2001). | |
7) | Critical period effects in second language learning | |
8) | The Critical Period Hypothesis: Where are we now? | |
9) | Interlanguage Simplified input and second language acquisition | |
10) | Skill Acquisition Theory | |
11) | Learner Language (Chapter 4 Lightbrown & Spada) The significance of learners’ errors | |
12) | Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Learning (Chapter 11 Van Patten & Williams) | |
13) | Schumann's acculturation model for second language acquisition | |
14) | Individual Differences in Second Language Learning (Lightbrown & Spada Chapter 3) |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Course Packet containing 16 articles/ Book Chapters VanPatten, Bill. (2004). Processing Instruction. Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates Gass, S.M. & Selinker, L. (1992). Language transfer in language learning. Philadelphia, PA: John Benjamins Publishing Company. Lantolf, J. P., & Thorne, S. L. (2006). Sociocultural theory and the genesis of L2 development. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
References: | Bongaerts, T.; van Summeren, C.; Planken, B.; Schils, E. (1997). Age and ultimate attainment in the pronunciation of a foreign language. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 19(4), 447-65. Oliver, R. (March 2000). Age differences in negotiation and feedback in classroom and pairwork. Language Learning, 50(1), 119-51. Salaberry, M.R. (2000). The acquisition of English past tense in an instructional setting. System, 28(1), 135-52. Bialystok, E., & Hakuta, K. (1999). Confounded age: Linguistics and cognitive factors in age differences for second language acquisition. In D. Birdsong, (Ed.), Second Language Acquisition and the Critical Period Hypothesis (pp. 161-181). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers. Bialystok, E., &&38; Hakuta, K. (1994). In other words: The language and psychology of second language acquisition. New York: Basic Books. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Project | 2 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 20 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 80 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Application | 2 | 6 | 12 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 4 | 10 | 40 |
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 6 | 12 |
Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Homework Assignments | 5 | 15 | 75 |
Paper Submission | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Total Workload | 210 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information | |
2) | Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. | |
3) | Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. | |
4) | Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. | |
5) | He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. | |
6) | Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. | |
7) | He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. | |
8) | Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. | |
9) | With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself |