| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Acquisition | YIO391 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Banu İNAN KARAGÜL
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehmet ALTAY
Associate Prof. Dr. Doğan YÜKSEL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Students compare and contrast the acquisition of first and second language
2) Students explain the behavourist theory
3) Students explain the innatist theory
4) Students know the information processing theory
5) Students explain the connectionist models in langage acquisition
6) Students explain the interactionist approach
7) Students compare and contrast the developmental stages of native language and target language
8) Students compare and contrast the second language acquisition of children with that of adults
9) Students explain the role of learner characteristics in second language acquisition
10) Students explain the individual differences in second language acquisition.
11) The students will be able to explain the difference between foreign language and second language learning contexts
12) The students will be able to explain the developmental stages of morphology and syntax
13) Students will be able to compare and contrast the uses of L1 and L2 through case studies and corpus data
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 13 | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
first and second language acquisition theories (behaviourism, innatism, information processing, connectionist models, interactional approach) and the developmental stages of mother tongue and the target language
Weekly Schedule
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Recommended or Required Reading
1- Language Acquisition
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required