Izlence

Course Code & Number:

ELT 103

Course Title:

Language Acquisition

Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Academic Year

2023

Semester

Fall

Catalog Description:

First and second language acquisition theories. Stages of language acquisition. Comparison of first and second language acquisition. Learner characteristics and factors affecting second language acquisition (e.g., age, attitude, motivation). Language acquisition of children and adults. Instructed second language acquisition. Role of language acquisition in foreign language learning and teaching.

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite

Instructor:

Melike Ünal Gezer

Sap Event ID:

50234457

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

 

1. differentiate L1 and L2 acquisition/learning processes,
2. examine first and second language acquisition theories,
3. describe the role of learner characteristics in second language learning,
4. recognize the role of age in language acquisition and learning processes,
5. explain the relationship between second language acquisition and language instruction.

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Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

In-class Tasks