MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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	Fall	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 :	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.

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)	Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases.	3
2)	Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format.	4
3)	Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills.	5
4)	Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish.	3
5)	Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills.	4
6)	Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods.	4
7)	Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills.	3
8)	Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects.	5
9)	Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them.	4
10)	Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology.	5
11)	Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions.	4