Theories of Second Language Acquisition

Course Code:

EDEN 504

Semester:

Güz

Course Type:

Doktora Bilimsel Hazırlık

P:

3

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to to provide the students with fundamental concepts in the field of SLA. The focus of the course will be on the theories of learning, theories of SLA, the correspondence between the two, and the way they inform the students in improving their teaching profession.

Course Content:

A critical review and practical applications of SLA theories will assist the students in designing classroom learning experiences and, developing a classroom learning community. Only primary theories and perspectives related to second language learning including behavioral, developmental, cognitive, social-cognitive, constructivist, and sociocultural learning theories will be covered. In addition, the course will attempt the issue of how these theories address student motivation, self-regulation, and classroom management.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Term Project

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Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları

Course Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Has an understanding of learning and SLA theories;		1,2	B,D
Has a reasonable network of information regarding the influence of these theories and their interrelationship on language pedagogy;		1,2	A,C
Identifies the theoretical principles implemented in a class; Identifies the theoretical principles utilized in developing ESL/EFL materials Applies theoretical frameworks to their own teaching		1,2	D

Dersin Akışı

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to the course, Discussion of the syllabus and assignments
2	What is SLA? Key concepts and terms in SLA	Ortega, Ch. 1 M&M Ch.1
3	The recent history of second language learning research	M&M, Ch. 2 Block Ch. 2
4	Cross-linguistic influences L1-L2 interlanguage	Ortega: Ch. 3 and Ellis Ch. 3
5	Linguistics of SLA	Ortega: Ch. 4 and Ellis Ch. 7
6	Behaviorism	Ormord: Ch. 9 and Ch. 1 Pritcahrd
7	Cognition and cognitive theories of SLA	Ortega: Ch. 5 and M&M: Ch. 4
8	Development of Learner L2	Ortega Ch. 6 &7
9	Social dimensions of SLA Sociocultural perspectives	Ortega: Ch. 10 and M&M Ch.7
10	The neurolinguistics of L2	Fabbro, 2002
11	Input and Interaction in SLA Instructed SLA	M&M Ch. 6 and Ellis
12	Multiple intelligences Integration of theories	Gass: Ch.14 and Ch. 4 of Prichard
13	Age and SLA	Ortega Ch.2
14	Motivation aptitude	Motivation (Ortega, Ch. 7 &8)
	Affect and other individual differences	Ortega Ch. 9

Kaynaklar

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Understanding Second Language Acquisiton ,Ortega

Additional Resources

Second Language Acquisiton, Ellis

Second Language Learning Theories, Mitchelle & Myles

SLA, An Introductory Course, Gass

Değerlendirme Sistemi

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms
Quizzes
Assignment (Paper critiques)		100
Term Project and Presentation
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		0
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		100
Total		100

AKTS İş Yükü Tablosu

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exam week: 13x Total course hours)
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)
Mid-terms
Homework
Term Project and Presentation
Total Work Load
Total Work Load / 25 (h)
ECTS Credit of the Course			15

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