| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Language Acquisition |
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| Course Code |
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YDI208 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. HATİCE SOFU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Students discuss language acquisiton theories and history of these theories.
Students analyze the relationship between the order of sounds, morphemes, syntax during language acquisition and physical and cognitive development.
By analyzing the process of lexical acquisition, students compare vocabulary acquisition in a second language.
Students compare monolingualism and multi-lingualism.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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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. |
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| Course Contents |
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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 |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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R1 Classrooms |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
a review of language and its components |
reading the assigned chapters and articles |
Lecturing |
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2 |
discussing language acquisition theories |
reading the assigned chapters and articles |
Lecturing |
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3 |
discussing language acquisition theories |
reading the assigned chapters and articles |
Lecturing |
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4 |
acquisition of phonology |
reading the assigned chapters and articles
finding natural speech samples |
Lecturing
students present samples and discuss on them |
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5 |
acquisition of morphology |
reading the assigned chapters and articles
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answering the questions requesting application of theoretical knowledge on samples |
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6 |
acquisition of morphology |
reading the assigned chapters and articles
finding natural speech samples |
Lecturing
students present samples and discuss on them |
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7 |
acquisiition of lexicon |
reading the assigned chapters and articles
finding natural speech samples |
Lecturing
students present samples and discuss on them |
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8 |
Midterm |
revision of subject covered on first and second language acquisition |
answering the open-ended questions on the properties and comparison of first and second language acquisition |
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9 |
acquisiition of lexicon |
reading the assigned chapters and articles
finding natural speech samples |
Lecturing
students present samples and discuss on them |
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10 |
acquisition of syntax |
reading the assigned chapters and articles
finding natural speech samples |
Lecturing
students present samples and discuss on them |
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11 |
acquisition of communication skills |
reading the assigned chapters and articles
finding natural speech samples |
Lecturing
students present samples and discuss on them |
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12 |
multilingual acquisition |
reading the assigned chapters and articles
finding natural speech samples |
Lecturing
students present samples and discuss on them |
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13 |
acquisition in non normal contexts |
reading the assigned chapters and articles
finding natural speech samples |
Lecturing
students present samples and discuss on them |
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14 |
second language acquisition |
reading the assigned chapters and articles
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Lecturing
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15 |
second language acquisition |
reading the assigned chapters and articles
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Lecturing
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16/17 |
final exam |
revision of subject covered on first and second language acquisition |
answering the open-ended questions on the properties and comparison of first and second language acquisition |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Defines literary terms. |
0 |
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2 |
Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. |
5 |
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3 |
Benefits of basic concepts and principles while practicising. |
5 |
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4 |
Distinguishes basic concepts and principles in language teaching. |
5 |
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5 |
Transfers knowledge according to the characteristic features of specific age groups. |
5 |
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6 |
Students list testing and assessment methods. |
0 |
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7 |
Applies appropriate testing and assessment methods within context. |
0 |
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8 |
Distinguishes methods of material development, use and adaptation. |
0 |
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9 |
Chooses among methods and materials according to the needs (age, environment and physical conditions) of students
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0 |
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10 |
Adapts and develops materials according to needs. |
0 |
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11 |
Evaluates course books according to the suitability for students´ profile. |
0 |
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12 |
Criticises and chooses course books from different aspects. |
0 |
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13 |
Gains theoretical knowledge of teaching language skills. |
0 |
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14 |
Analyzes and interprets literary texts.. |
0 |
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15 |
Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. |
0 |
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16 |
Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. |
0 |
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17 |
Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. |
0 |
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18 |
Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. |
0 |
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19 |
Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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