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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | YDI217 |
| Name | First Language Acquisition |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof.Dr. HATİCE SOFU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof.Dr. HATİCE SOFU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof.Dr. HATİCE SOFU (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) Öğr. Gör. Dr. DİSER SUCAK (Güz) (C Group) (Ins. in Charge) Öğr. Gör. Dr. DİSER SUCAK (Güz) (D Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
Investigating how children acquire language provides information about the nature of language in general and the processes ot the brain. Studies on this subject also give insights into second language acquisition and learning. For that reason, this course aims at studying language e acquisition based on theories of language acquisition theories and acquisition of language in various contexts.
Course Content
The content of this course includes the discussion of views on language acquisition based on theories of language and cognition. Acquisition of phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon second language acquisition multilingual acquisition language acquisition in nonnormal contexts are also covered.
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students discuss language acquisiton theories and history of these theories. |
| LO02 | Students analyze the relationship between the order of sounds, morphemes, syntax during language acquisition and physical and cognitive development. |
| LO03 | By analyzing the process of lexical acquisition, students compare vocabulary acquisition in a second language. |
| LO04 | Students compare monolingualism and multi-lingualism. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Students have knowledge on theory, practice and terminology in the area of learning and teaching English as a foreign language | 1 |
| PLO02 | - | Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Students can reconstruct knowledge by using pedagogical skills, and develop lesson plans, methods, materials, activities and assessment samples by taking learners´´ ages, levels and needs into account | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Use information technologies effectively in the process of planning both learning and teaching by taking developmental characteristics and individual differences of learners into account | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Students can take responsibility as an individual and as a member of a team to solve the problems in English language teaching and can develop pedagogical knowledge and skills in a continuous manner | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Use the ways to access information effectively | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Use language learning strategies effectively | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching | 5 |
| PLO17 | - | Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Students can recognize the structure, purpose and function of the National Education System and act in accordance with the legislation, democratic, social, scientific and cultural values, and professional code of ethics | 2 |
| PLO19 | - | Communicate with the school administration, parents, colleagues and non-governmental organizations in order to develop individual, psychological, ethical, social and cultural skills of learners | 2 |
| PLO20 | - | Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A review of language and its components | reading the assigned chapters and articles | |
| 2 | Discussing language acquisition theories | reading the assigned chapters and articles | |
| 3 | Discussing language acquisition theories | reading the assigned chapters and articles | |
| 4 | Acquisition of phonology | reading the assigned chapters and articles finding natural speech samples | |
| 5 | Acquisition of morphology | reading the assigned chapters and articles | |
| 6 | Acquisition of morphology | reading the assigned chapters and articles finding natural speech samples | |
| 7 | Acquisition of lexicon | reading the assigned chapters and articles finding natural speech samples | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | revision of subject covered on first and second language acquisition | |
| 9 | Acquisition of lexicon | reading the assigned chapters and articles finding natural speech samples | |
| 10 | Acquisition of syntax | reading the assigned chapters and articles finding natural speech samples | |
| 11 | Acquisition of communication skills | reading the assigned chapters and articles finding natural speech samples | |
| 12 | Multilingual acquisition | reading the assigned chapters and articles finding natural speech samples | |
| 13 | Acquisition in non-normal contexts | reading the assigned chapters and articles finding natural speech samples | |
| 14 | Second language acquisition | reading the assigned chapters and articles | |
| 15 | Final exam | revision of subject covered on first and second language acquisition | |
| 16 | Term Exams | revision of subject covered on first and second language acquisition | |
| 17 | Term Exams | revision of subject covered on first and second language acquisition |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |