ELT816 SLA Research for Language Teaching

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code ELT816
Name SLA Research for Language Teaching
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

This course aims to acquaint its participants with a wide range of theoretically and empirically conducted studies with specific reference to English language teaching and learning.

Course Content

Research topics concerning language learning and acquisition

Course Precondition

NONE

Resources

Davies, Alan and Elder (Eds.) (2005). The Handbook of Applied Linguistics. Blackwell Publishing. Smith, M.S. (1995). Second Language Learning: Theoretical Foundations. Longman Related research articles to topics to be covered.

Notes

Recent Publications


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Participants will broaden their theoretical and practical knowledge in SLA.
LO02 They will cover a wide range of research carried out in this field.
LO03 Participants will be acquainted wıth latest trends in language teaching.
LO04 Participants realize the significance of learners' individual differences in language acquisition.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can critically analyze language learning theories 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can develop themselves professionally 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can critically evaluate the research studies in the field 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can join in collaborative team work 3
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği The students can present his knowledge and share his experience in the field 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The students can think creatively to construct novice ideas 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The students can apply scientific research methods in novel studies 2
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can be aware of the ethical issues in their research studies 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği The students can discuss their arguments with evidence 2
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The students can implement higher order thinking skills in solving problems 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The students can contribute to their fields by publishing their studies in journals 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The students can contribute to the goal of becoming an intellectual community


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Second Language Learning Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
2 Social Influences on Language Learning Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
3 SLA and Ultimate Attainment Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
4 Individual Differences in SLL Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
5 Language and Gender Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
6 Bilingual Education Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
7 Conversation Analysis Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Fulfilling assigned tasks Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 Language Maintenance Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
10 Language Attrition Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
11 Language Planning Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
12 Language Teacher Education Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
13 The Practice of LSP Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
14 Language Testing Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
15 World Englishes Fulfilling assigned tasks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
16 Term Exams Fulfilling assigned tasks Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Term Exams Fulfilling assigned tasks Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev


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