| GASTRONOMY (TURKISH) | |||||
| 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 | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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. |
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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) | - Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. | |
| 2) | Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. | |
| 3) | Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. | |
| 4) | Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | |
| 5) | Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. | |
| 6) | Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project |