Information Package

Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT109

LANGUAGE ACQUISITION THEORIES

Course Code
DKT109
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains language and conceptual language with examples.
  2. List the language acquisition processes chronologically.
  3. Models in which language component the given features are.
  4. Explains language acquisition theories.
  5. Gives examples of the processes in language acquisition theories.
  6. Presents the similarities and differences in language acquisition theories in tables.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to teach the language acquisition processes used in communicative processes to students on a theoretical basis. It aims to transfer scientific evidence in language acquisition processes chronologically.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Language and conceptual view
2nd Week Language acquisition processes
3rd Week Historical overview of theories
4th Week Important scientists and their contributions in the process of language acquisition
5th Week Overview of theories
6th Week Innatist theory
7th Week Sociocultural theory
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Behaviourist theory I
10th Week Behaviourist theory I I
11th Week Interactionist theory
12th Week Structuralist theory
13th Week Comparison of theories
14th Week General review
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingErgenç, İ. (2002) Konuşma dili ve türkçenin söyleyiş sözlüğü.İstanbul: Multilingual Yabancı Dil Yayınları
Baştürk, M. (2004). Dil Edinim Kuramları ve Türkçenin Anadili Olarak Edinimi,Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık
Yıldız, I.K. &Güvendir E. (2014). Dil Edinimi. Anı yayıncılık
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 2 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load92
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.06
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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