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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | ELT718 |
| Name | SLA Research in Language Teaching |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof.Dr. HATİCE SOFU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to introduce a comprehensive overview of second language acquisition process as a dynamic system. The subject is handled with a historical perspective. Additionally, multilingualism and learner characteristics are investigated with support of a wide literature.
Course Content
This course covers theories on second language acquisition process as a dynamic system. The process of second language acquisition and learner characteristics are also covered.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | At the end of this course, the students will be able to describe the concept of second language acquisition. |
| LO02 | At the end of this course, the students will be familiar with the literature on SLA. |
| LO03 | the students will understand the dynamic character of SLA. |
| LO04 | the students will be able to recognize the Behavioristic and Cognitive views and compare and contrast them. |
| LO05 | The students will be knowledgable about the reflections of multilingualism on the mind. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can assess and evaluate the learning process | 2 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defining the field of SLA | ||
| 2 | SLA Literature | ||
| 3 | Dynamic aspects of SLA | ||
| 4 | Dynamic aspects of SLA Extended | ||
| 5 | Historical perspective (Behaviorism and Cognitivism) | ||
| 6 | Historical perspective (Humanistic approach) | ||
| 7 | The multilingual mind | ||
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Criticism of articles on multilingual mind | ||
| 10 | The developing system | ||
| 11 | The developing system extended | ||
| 12 | Learner differences | ||
| 13 | Learner differences (Extended) | ||
| 14 | The role of instruction in SLA | ||
| 15 | The role of instruction in SLA extended | ||
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||