At the end of this course, the students; 1) Throughout the course we will be examining not only the findings of particular research areas of upon succesful completion of the course, students will be able to critically question the hypothesis and theories suggested to take place when learning the first and the second language. 2) By the end of the semester, students will be able to learn the internal and external factors affecting learning processes. 3) By the end of the semester, students will be able to become aware of the various SLA theories that will help teachers form their own beliefs about how students learn, and thus of how they should be taught.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
Theories, comparison, and illustration of native and foreign languages; stages of language development and acquisition; learning grammar and other components of language; models of foreign language learning; learner characteristics; using language and learning stages and processes in the teaching of a foreign language.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
General Introduction to the Course
2nd Week
Introduction to L1 Acquisition,
3rd Week
The Biological Bases of Language
4th Week
Phonological Development
5th Week
Lexical Development
6th Week
Development of Morphology and Syntax
7th Week
Introduction to L2 Acquisition (SLA; Interlanguage Data; The role of the L1: A historical perspective
8th Week
Midterm Exam Week
9th Week
L1 vs. L2 Child Language Acquisition; Revised Perspectives on the Role of Previously Known Languages
10th Week
SLA and Linguistics; Universal Grammar;
11th Week
Interlanguage Processes; Interlanguage Variation;
12th Week
Communication Strategies; Input, Interaction, Output ;
13th Week
Foreigner Talk ; Negotiation of Meaning
14th Week
Instructed SLA; Focus on Form
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Gass, S. & Selinker, L. 2008. Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory Course (3rd Edition). Mahwah: LEA. Hoff, E. 2008. Language Development (4th Edition). USA: Wadsworth Publishing.
