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| Code | ELT718 |
| Name | SLA Research in Language Teaching |
| Term | 2022-2023 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 |
1 |
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
NA
Resources
SLA Research and Language Teaching. Rod Ellis
Notes
Lecture Notes
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 | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | SLA Literature | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 3 | Dynamic aspects of SLA | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 4 | Dynamic aspects of SLA Extended | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 5 | Historical perspective (Behaviorism and Cognitivism) | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Historical perspective (Humanistic approach) | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 7 | The multilingual mind | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Criticism of articles on multilingual mind | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 10 | The developing system | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | The developing system extended | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Learner differences | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Learner differences (Extended) | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | The role of instruction in SLA | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 15 | The role of instruction in SLA extended | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | General Revision | General revision for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | 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 | ||