Information
Code | ELT816 |
Name | SLA Research for Language Teaching |
Term | 2023-2024 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 | Doktora Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | |
Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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1 | Second Language Learning | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
2 | Social Influences on Language Learning | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
3 | SLA and Ultimate Attainment | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
4 | Individual Differences in SLL | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
5 | Language and Gender | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
6 | Bilingual Education | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
7 | Conversation Analysis | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
9 | Language Maintenance | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
10 | Language Attrition | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
11 | Language Planning | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
12 | Language Teacher Education | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
13 | The Practice of LSP | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
14 | Language Testing | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
15 | World Englishes | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
16 | Term Exams | Fulfilling assigned tasks | |
17 | Term Exams | Fulfilling assigned tasks |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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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 |