ELE 205

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

ELE 205

Course Title

Language Acquisition

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Sophomore

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

First and second language acquisition theories; stages of language acquisition and comparison of first and second language acquisition; factors affecting second language acquisition (eg., age, attitude, motivation); comparing language acquisition of children and adults; role of language acquisition in foreign language teaching.

Course Objectives

• To define concepts and topics of language acquisition;
• to examine language acquisition processes and developmental stages; to identify learner characteristics.

Software Usage

If relevant for the course

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

1. Identify first language (L1) acquisition processes,
2. Recognize second language (L2) learning processes,
3. Differentiate L1 and L2 acquisition/learning processes, 
4. Examine language acquisition/learning theories,
5. Describe the role of learner characteristics in language learning,
6. Discuss individual differences in terms of language learning,
7. Recognize the role of age in language acquisition/learning processes.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Scaffolding/Coaching Brainstorming Hands-on Activities Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

Required Reading

Lightbrown, P.M & Spada, N. (2013). How languages are learned (4th ed.). Oxford University Press: NY.

Grading

Midterm Exam - 30% 

Reflection paper - 10 %

Poster presentation - 30%

Final exam - 30%

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Erdem AKSOY

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Course Readings	20
Hands-on Work	10
Exams/Quizzes	20
Resource Review	20
Report on a Topic	10
Poster Presentation	20

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