DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ELT5011	Second Language Acquisition	Spring	3	0	3	8

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Basic information

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 :	Assist. Prof. AYLİN TEKİNER TOLU
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. ENİSA MEDE Assist. Prof. 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

The primary purpose of this course is to gain familiarity with important theories and research associated with classroom-based second language acquisition.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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)

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.