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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
INO 505LANGUAGE ACQUISITION3 + 01st Semester7,5

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Master's Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective This course aims to introduce scientific research geared to how children acquire their first language (L1) and how both children and adults acquire a second/foreign language (L2). The course therefore aims to familiarize students with the main methods, theories, and substantive findings in the fields of first language acquisition (FLA) and second language acquisition (SLA).
Course Content In this course students become conversant with scientific research geared to how children acquire their first language (L1) and how both children and adults acquire a second/foreign language (L2). Students are also familiarized with the main methods, theories, and substantive findings in the fields of first language acquisition (FLA) and second language acquisition (SLA).
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Students become conversant with basic knowledge related to first language acquisition and second language acquisition.
2Students gain a scientific perspective to first language acquisition and second language acquisition.
3Students search scientific research methods used in different research related to language acquisition.
4Students can prepare research proposals, considering the scientific research principles related to first language and second language acquisition.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
PO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12
LO 001555 55    5 
LO 002  55 5    5 
LO 003   5 5    5 
LO 004   5 5    5 
Sub Total551015520    20 
Contribution113415000050

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14342
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)15460
Assignments5735
Mid-terms11515
Final examination12525
Presentation / Seminar Preparation3618
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course






195

7,5
COURSE DETAILS
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 Course TermNoInstructors
Details 2023-2024 Spring1EDA DURUK
Details 2022-2023 Spring1EDA DURUK
Details 2022-2023 Fall1EDA DURUK
Details 2021-2022 Spring1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2021-2022 Fall1EDA DURUK
Details 2021-2022 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2020-2021 Spring1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2019-2020 Spring1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2019-2020 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2018-2019 Spring1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2018-2019 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2017-2018 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2016-2017 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2015-2016 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2014-2015 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2013-2014 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2012-2013 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2011-2012 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2010-2011 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN
Details 2009-2010 Fall1RECEP ŞAHİN ARSLAN


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester
INO 505 LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 3 + 0 1 Turkish 2023-2024 Spring
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Assoc. Prof. Dr. EDA DURUK easlan@pau.edu.tr EGT A0213 %
Goals This course aims to introduce scientific research geared to how children acquire their first language (L1) and how both children and adults acquire a second/foreign language (L2). The course therefore aims to familiarize students with the main methods, theories, and substantive findings in the fields of first language acquisition (FLA) and second language acquisition (SLA).
Content In this course students become conversant with scientific research geared to how children acquire their first language (L1) and how both children and adults acquire a second/foreign language (L2). Students are also familiarized with the main methods, theories, and substantive findings in the fields of first language acquisition (FLA) and second language acquisition (SLA).
Topics
WeeksTopics
1 Introduction to first and second language acquisition Learning a First Language Milestones and Patterns in Development Developmental Sequences
2 Language learning in early childhood An introduction to second language acquisition research Behaviorism, Innatism
3 Theoretical Approaches to Explaining First Language Learning:
4 Theoretical Approaches to Explaining Second Language Learning: Linguistic Universals, The Monitor Model
5 Recent Psychological Theories: Information Processing, Connectionism, The Interactionist Position
6 Recent Psychological Theories: Acculturation, Pidginization Theory
7 Recent Psychological Theories: Cognitive Theory
8 Factors Affecting Second Language Learning; Research on Learner Characteristics: Intelligence, Aptitude, Personality
9 Research on Learner Characteristics: Motivation and Attitudes, Learner Preferences, Learner Beliefs
10 Critical Period Hypothesis
11 Lerner language
12 Observing Second Language Teaching: Feedback in the classroom
13 Second Language Learning in the Classroom
14 Popular Ideas about Language Learning
Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
ResourcesResources Language
Ellis, R. (2008) The Study of Second Language Acquisition. Second Edition. Oxford:English
Lightbown, P.M. and Spada, N. (2006) How Languages are Learned. Oxford: OUP.Türkçe
Ellis, R. (2008) The Study of Second Language Acquisition. Second Edition. Oxford:English
Lightbown, P.M. and Spada, N. (2006) How Languages are Learned. Oxford: OUP.Türkçe
Ellis, R. (2008) The Study of Second Language Acquisition. Second Edition. Oxford:English
Lightbown, P.M. and Spada, N. (2006) How Languages are Learned. Oxford: OUP.Türkçe
Ellis, R. (2008) The Study of Second Language Acquisition. Second Edition. Oxford:English
Lightbown, P.M. and Spada, N. (2006) How Languages are Learned. Oxford: OUP.Türkçe
Ellis, R. (2008) The Study of Second Language Acquisition. Second Edition. Oxford:English
Lightbown, P.M. and Spada, N. (2006) How Languages are Learned. Oxford: OUP.Türkçe
Ellis, R. (2008) The Study of Second Language Acquisition. Second Edition. Oxford:English
Lightbown, P.M. and Spada, N. (2006) How Languages are Learned. Oxford: OUP.Türkçe
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam50Final Exam
Midterm Exam50Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes