COURSE UNIT TITLE

: LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ADE 3016 LANGUAGE ACQUISITION COMPULSORY 2 0 0 4

Offered By

German Language Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TOLGA GÜNDOĞDU

Offered to

German Language Teacher Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to teach the theories of native and foreign language acquisition, their comparison and teaching, the stages of language development and acquisition processes, and the effects of these processes on foreign language learning.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Know language acquisition, first, second language acquisition, bi- and multilingual concepts,
2   Understand the difference of learning and acquisition concepts,
3   Understand the biological, socio-culturel and cognitive basics
4   Learn basic grasping, pronunciation and grammar knowledge
5   Have general knowledge on language acquisition concepts

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Language, language acquisition concept, when does language acquisition start How long does language acquisition take
2 The history of language acquisition, communication: Body language, the second step of communication: Spoken language.
3 The third step of communication: Written language, the fourth step of communication: Computer language.
4 A few model conception while presenting language concepts. Karl Bühler s writing type model about logic, Roman Jakobson s functional model, Austin and Searle s speaking type theory, Manfred Grohnfeldt s multi-faceted development model, speaking integrity model according to Bindel and Günther
5 The internalization of the language, Coding the speaking and solving the coding, dividing into parts, to be aware of language acquisition, article, sentence, vocabulary, syllable, consciousness of language acquisition according to Donmall
6 First language, mother language, second language term
7 Multiple language, foreign language education concept among cultures
8 Midterm
9 Experimental finding in language acquisition: First language acquisition findings. The conclusion of surveys on Impediment of speech, The finding second language acquisition
10 First language, acquisition theories: theoretical explanation: behaviouralism, nativism, interaction and cognitive theories.
11 The factors that affect language acquisition: hearing ability, speaking organs, brain development, the factors that cause speaking paralysis, parental life condition
12 The phase of development at language acquisition
13 Speaking paralysis at first and second language acquisition: Speaking paralysis connected with the physical development and communication, organic speaking paralysis.
14 Example to the speaking paralysis, Jennifer and Mario example. Diagnosis possibility: Speaking with the family, measures, audio tests with ear, nose and throat specialist. The examination to identify the speaking paralysis, the observation of those in group and classroom by the trainer and teacher, tests connected with experiments
15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Tracy, R. Wie Kinder Sprachen lernen. Und wie wir sie dabei unterstützen können. Tübingen: Francke Verlag, 2008
Apeltauer, Ernst: Grundlagen des Erst-und Fremdsprachenerwerbs.Fernstudieneinheit 15, Langenscheidt, Berlin, 2006
Günther, Britta/ Günther, Herbert: Erstsprache und Zweitsprache Beltz Verlag, Weinheim und Basel, 2004
Dittmann, Jürgen: Der Spracherwerb des Kindes, Verlag C. H. Beck, München, 2010
Ramge, Hans: Spracherwerb-Grundzüge der Sprachentwicklung des Kindes
Klan, Gisela- Delius: Spracherwerb, Verlag J. B. Metzler Stuttgart, 1999
Wendlandt, Wolfgang: Sprachstörungen im Kindesalter Thieme Verlag: Stuttgart, NewYork 1992
Edmondson, W./House, J. : Einführung in die Sprachlehrforschung. Tübingen/Basel 1993

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, Question-and-Answer, Group Work.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The success of the student is determined by the midterm and final exam grades. Apart from this, there is no special evaluation criterion.

Language of Instruction

German

Course Policies and Rules

Students should be prepared for the topics specified in the syllabus before coming to the classes. Attendance to 70% of the courses is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

tolga.gundogdu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

It will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Theoretical 13 2 26
Pre Class Self Study 13 2 26
Midterm Preparation 1 10 10
Final Preparation 1 10 10
Reading 4 3 12
Final Exam 1 2 2
Midterm Exam 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 88

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11
LO.1423315323
LO.2322445223
LO.33323432353
LO.43445233532
LO.533444425553

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