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Course Description Course Name : SLA Research in Language Teaching Course Code : ELT 718 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. CEM CAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes some of the ways in which learners develop knowledge of a target second language. Has a clear understanding of some of the topics which have been addressed by researchers who have studied second language learner development. Is familiar with some of the techniques used to collect data. Assesses some of the theories which have been proposed to account for second language development by researchers working within a generative paradigm. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to look at some major areas related to SLA, mainly from an applied linguistics perspective. The module covers these areas in breadth rather than in depth. Although the topics discussed may have a bearing on the language classroom, the applications are not always obvious and the module is not about foreign language teaching. Course Contents : SLA theories, generative linguistics and its role in SLA, foreign language teaching methods and linguistic theories underlying, data collection and statistics Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Derslik   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Knowledge of Language Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 2 Components of language knowledge Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 3 SLA theories Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 4 SLA theories Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 5 SLA theories Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 6 Fundamentals of Generative Grammar Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 7 Fundamentals of Generative Grammar Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 8 Midterm Revision Essay type 9 Generative Grammar and SLA Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 10 Accessibility theories in SLA Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 11 Accessibility theories in SLA Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 12 Data collection techniques Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 13 Data collection techniques Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 14 Data collection and interpretation Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 15 SLA theories and Foreign Language teaching Reading Lecture, discussion, Q & A sessions 16/17 Final Examination Revision Essay type   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Mitchell, R., and Myles, F. (2004). Second Language Learning Theories. 2nd ed. London: Arnold. VanPatten, B., & Williams, J. (Eds.). (2007). Theories in Second Language Acquisition: An Introduction. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.  Ellis, R. 2008. The study of second language acquisition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.  Gass, S. and Selinker, L. 2008: Second language acquisition: an introductory course. 3rd Edition. New York: Routledge.  White, L. 2003: Second language acquisition and Universal Grammar. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.  Hawkins, R. 2001: Second language syntax: a generative introduction. Malden, MA: Blackwell.  VanPatten, B. and Williams, J. 2006. Theories in second language acquisition: an introduction. London: Routledge  Lightbown, P. and Spada, N. 2006: How languages are learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press.  Sharwood Smith, M. 1994: Second language learning: theoretical foundations. London: Longman. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Creates more productive classroom environment through in-class research and solve problems. 4 2 Uses their awareness of affective factors in classroom environment to create more productive educational environment. 5 3 Uses theories about culture in second language teaching. 5 4 Creates teaching syllabus and evaluate it. 2 5 Benefits from first language acquisition theories in their practices. 5 6 Reflect their knowledge about research methods in their thesis proposals and thesis writings. 3 7 Knows and applies language teaching methods. 2 8 Benefits from language teaching methods in specific purposes in classroom environment. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 2 24 48 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 24 48     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6