sap course 1533295641

Course Code:

ELE 205

Course Title:

Language Acquisition

Course Level:

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Catalog Description:

First and second language acquisition theories; stages of language acquisition and comparison of first and second language acquisition; factors affecting second language acquisition (eg., age, attitude, motivation); comparing language acquisition of children and adults; role of language acquisition in foreign language teaching. First and second language acquisition theories; stages of language acquisition and comparison of first and second language acquisition; factors affecting second language acquisition (eg., age, attitude, motivation); comparing language acquisition of children and adults; role of language acquisition in foreign language teaching.

Pre-requisite:
Co-requisite:

Pre-requisites: NONE

Co-requisites: NONE

Course Coordinator:

Erdem AKSOY

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Objectives:

To define concepts and topics of language acquisition;
to examine language acquisition processes and developmental stages; to identify learner characteristics.

Software Usage:

If relevant for the course

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

1. Identify first language (L1) acquisition processes,
2. Recognize second language (L2) learning processes,
3. Differentiate L1 and L2 acquisition/learning processes,
4. Examine language acquisition/learning theories,
5. Describe the role of learner characteristics in language learning,
6. Discuss individual differences in terms of language learning,
7. Recognize the role of age in language acquisition/learning processes.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining

Discussion/Debate

Questioning

Scaffolding/Coaching

Brainstorming

Hands-on Activities

Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam

Case Studies / Homework

Presentation (Oral/Poster)

Student Workload:

Course Readings

hrs

Hands-on Work

hrs

Exams/Quizzes

hrs

Resource Review

hrs

Research Review

hrs

Report on a Topic

hrs

Poster Presentation

hrs

Other

hrs

Prepared By:

Belgin Elmas

Revised By:

Ebru Boynueğri

Course Profile