310303 Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
Instructor: Tuncer Can
IIA: Wednesdays 13:45-16:00 (E-4)
IIB: Thursdays 11:30-13:45 (E-6)
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Office Hours: Thursdays 14:00-16:00
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In this course we will examine the process of learning and using a second language. Research in second language acquisition (SLA) is multi-disciplinary in nature, reflecting the complex nature of child and adult language learning and use. Linguistic, psychological and social processes that underlie language(s) learning and use will be introduced and current research findings will be examined from the perspective of the foreign language teaching professional.
Goals
This course has three goals:
1) Fostering an understanding of the principles and processes that govern second language learning and use. SLA will be examined from three vantage points.
1. as linguistic knowledge 2. as a cognitive skill 3. as a socially and personality-meditated process
2) Developing the ability to think critically about research findings in the field. Research is a dynamic process, in which today's understandings give way to tomorrow's insights. You will be encouraged to take an inquiring and analytic approach to the readings and lecture material.
3) Understanding the relationship between SLA research and second language instruction. An understanding of the basic processes involved in second language acquistion should serve as the backdrop for reflective teaching practice.
The Course
* provides an in-depth introduction to the field of second language acquisition from a Turkish and international perspective
* seeks to develop effective communication skills, including the ability to analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms.
* seeks to develop independence and creativity by developing the ability to identify and address problems and come up with creative solutions.
* seeks foster critical judgement by developing the ability to apply critical reasoning to issues in the field through independent thought and informed judgement.
* seeks to facilitates social and cultural understanding through knowledge of other languages and cultures.
Evaluation
Mid-term Exam (%40) + Final(Final Exam and Weekly Homework) (%50) + Evaluation (Extra curricular activity, project, attendance, participation etc.) (%10)
Reading Materials
Gass, S. M. & Selinker, L. (2001) Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory Course. London: Lawrence Earlbaum.
Ellis, R. (2004) The Study of Second Language Acquisition OUP, UK
Week
Date
Lecture topic
Reading for the week and Homework
1
IIA 11 Oct. 2006
IIB 12 Oct. 2006
Activity 1: Acquiring Bulgarian (word order, articles)
Gass, S. & Selinker, L. (2001).
Chapter 1. The study of second language acquisition.
Chapter 2. Looking at interlanguage data.
2
IIA 18 Oct. 2006
IIB 19 Oct. 2006
The Role of the First Language
Gass, S. & Selinker, L. (2001).
Chapter 3. The role of the native language: an historical overview
Chapter 4. Child language acquistion: First and second
1st Assignment Due
3
IIA 25- Holiday
IIB 26 Oct. 2006
Language Development
Viewing a Movie
4
IIA 1 Nov. 2006
IIB 2 Nov. 2006
Gass, S. & Selinker, L. (2001).
Chapter 5. Recent perspectives on the role of previously known languages.
2rd Assignment Due
5
IIA 8 Nov. 2006
IIB 9 Nov. 2006
Handout: Activity 3: Acquiring Bulgarian (Question Words and Relative Clause)
Gass, S. & Selinker, L. (2001).
Chapter 6. SLA and Linguistics.
3th Assignment Due
6
IIA 15 Nov. 2006
IIB 16 Nov. 2006
Gass, S. & Selinker, L. (2001).
Chapter 7. Universal grammar
7
22-23 Nov. 2006 and
29-30 Nov. 2006
Mid-Terms
Course Materials
8
IIA 6 Dec. 2006
IIB 7 Dec. 2006
Gass, S. & Selinker, L. (2001).
Chapter 8. Looking at interlanguage processes Chapter 9. Interlanguage in context.
4th Assignment Due
9
IIA 13 Dec. 2006
IIB 14 Dec. 2006
Gass, S. & Selinker, L. (2001).
Chapter 10. Input, interaction, and output.
5th Assignment Due
10
IIA 20 Dec. 2006
IIB 21 Dec. 2006
Instructed Second Language Learning
Activity 4: focus on form
Gass, S. & Selinker, L. (2001).,
Chapter 11. Instructed second language learning.
6th Assignment Due
11
IIA 27 Dec. 2006
IIB 28 Dec. 2006
Gass, S. & Selinker, L. (2001).
Chapter 12. Nonlanguage influences
7th Assignment Due
12
IIA 3 Jan. 2007 Holiday
IIB 4 Jan. 2007
Language Development
Viewing a Movie
13
IIA 10 Jan. 2007
IIB 11 Jan. 2007
Gass, S. & Selinker, L. (2001).
Chapter 13. The lexicon
8th Assignment Due
14
15 Jan-16 Feb. 2007
Final Exams and Make-ups
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