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Language Acquisition Theories & Techniques

This document outlines the course syllabus for ELT 202 Language Acquisition: Theories and Techniques. The course is a 3-unit course covering various theories and techniques of first and second language acquisition over 54 hours. Topics include the origin of language, theories of language acquisition from behaviorism to interactionism, and techniques from grammar translation to computer-assisted language learning. Assessment includes metacognitive reports, position papers, and a research study proposal, conduct, and presentation exploring hypotheses of language acquisition.

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Language Acquisition Theories & Techniques

This document outlines the course syllabus for ELT 202 Language Acquisition: Theories and Techniques. The course is a 3-unit course covering various theories and techniques of first and second language acquisition over 54 hours. Topics include the origin of language, theories of language acquisition from behaviorism to interactionism, and techniques from grammar translation to computer-assisted language learning. Assessment includes metacognitive reports, position papers, and a research study proposal, conduct, and presentation exploring hypotheses of language acquisition.

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BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY

Malaybalay City, Bukidnon 8700


Tel (088) 813-5661 to 5663; Telefax (088) 813-2717, www.buksu.edu.ph

Recalibrated Syllabus on Teaching and Assessment of Literature Studies


in time of COVID-19 (A.Y. 2020-2021)
Course Code: ELT 202
Course Title: Language Acquisition: Theories and Techniques
Course Credit: 3 units
Nominal Duration: 54 hrs

Prerequisite: NONE

Course Outline

Course Outcomes Specific Learning Topics Date Deliverables


Outcomes
1. Demonstrate 1. Discuss I. Introduction: Language origin, functions and February  Metacognitive
knowledge in hypotheses on early multilingual development. 27, 2021 Reports
recognizing the the origin of II. Theories of First Language Acquisition
fundamental language; February  Position Paper on
A. The Behaviourist Theory – Skinner
concepts, 2. Compare and 28, 2021 any research
B. The Innateness Theory – Chomsky
principles, and contrast article of choice
theories of C. The Rationalist/Cognitive Theory –
theories on
language Piaget
how language
acquisition; is learned; D. The Interactionism Theory – Bruner
3. Share ideas III. Theories of Second Language Acquisition March
2. Articulate salient A. The Monitor Model _ Krashen 14, 2021
and key
concepts related
concepts on 1. Acquisition Versus Learning
to the
techniques in the techniques Hypothesis
language of language 2. The Monitor Hypothesis
acquisition; acquisition; 3. The Natural Order Hypothesis
4. The Input Hypothesis
5. The Affective Filter Hypothesis
B. Interlanguage – Selinker
C. Universal Grammar Theories
BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon 8700
Tel (088) 813-5661 to 5663; Telefax (088) 813-2717, www.buksu.edu.ph

D. Cognitive Theories
E. Multidimensional
F. Acculturation/Pidginization Theory –
Schumann
G. Interaction Hypothesis – Hatch and Long
H. Output Hypothesis or Lingualization –
Swain
I. Sociocultural Theory – Vgotsky
J. Connectionism

IV. Techniques and Methods of Second Language April 11,


Acquisition 2021
A. Grammar Translation Method
B. Bilingual Method
C. Direct Method
D. Reading Method
E. Structural Approach
F. Situational Approach
G. The Oral Approach
H. The Communicative Approach
I. The Eclectic Approach
J. Audio Lingual Method
K. Total Physical Response
L. Suggestopedia
M. The Silent WAY
N. The Natural Approach
O. Community language Learning
P. Computer Assisted Language
Learning
BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon 8700
Tel (088) 813-5661 to 5663; Telefax (088) 813-2717, www.buksu.edu.ph

V. Research Articles: ???


1. Castello, D. (2015) First Language
Acquisition and Classroom
Language Learning: Similarities and
Differences
2. Article of one’s choice
3. Investigate 4. Propose and VI. Crafting of Proposals April ?  Presentation of
hypotheses conduct a Research
learned by research VII. Conducting the Study Proposals
conducting study to test
researches hypotheses, VIII. Oral Presentation May 23,  Presentation of
exploring the affirm or 2021 Completed
nature of negate Research in
language research IMRAD Format
acquisition results, or
and its related discover
fields. new
concepts in
relation to
language
acquisition.

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