Information Package / Course Catalogue
Language Acquısıtıon
Course Code: TRO218
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Examining first and second language acquisition and to teach language acquisition theories

Course Content

This course defines first and second language acquisition theories (Behaviorism, nativisim, information process, connectivist models, interactional approaches) and focuses on the phases and processes of native and target language acquisition

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Uses terminology in relation with language acquisition
2.Learns first and second language stages
3.Learns language acquisition theories
4.Çocukların dil edinim süreçlerini betimler
5.Learns acquisition order and language universals
6.Uses language acquisition models
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Saville-Troike, M. (2006). Introducing second language acquisition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Acquisition and Learning Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Fundemantal concepts and theories in first and second
Week 3 - Theoretical
Behaviorist Models
Week 4 - Theoretical
Naturalist Models (Nativism)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cognitive and Connective Models
Week 6 - Theoretical
Interactional Models
Week 7 - Theoretical
Universal order in first language acquisition
Week 8 - Theoretical
First language acquisition and languages (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Fundemantal concepts and theories in first and second language acquisition
Week 10 - Theoretical
Behaviorist Models
Week 11 - Theoretical
Naturalist Models (Nativism)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cognitive and Connective Models
Week 13 - Theoretical
Interactional Models
Week 14 - Theoretical
Universal order in second language acquisition
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141470
Assignment50315
Individual Work3039
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1033
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
4
5
5
OÇ-2
4
5
5
OÇ-3
4
5
5
OÇ-4
5
4
OÇ-5
4
OÇ-6
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026