Please post your online discussion from Chapter 2 of the reading before we meet for our first Friday class. You can post it here, as a response to this topic. Here is the question:
Which Approach makes the most sense to you as a viable Approach to First Language Acquisition: Behaviorist Approaches, Nativist Approaches, or Functional Approaches? Why?
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Short Research Essay Instructions
Short Research Essay Instructions
After reading Chapter 10, choose one theory, claim, hypothesis, or model, and write about it. You must use at least one additional source of research other than the Course Reader. The goal of this essay is to find out more information about the theory, claim, hypothesis, or model you choose. Therefore, the information in your essay must go beyond the information given in the chapter.
You must write at least 2 full pages. Charts, diagrams, and quotations do not count toward your 2 full pages, double spaced. You must use 1-inch margins on all sides of your paper, and Times New Roman 12pt font. You must have only one space in-between your heading and the title, and one space between your title and the start of your first paragraph. Any other spacing will result in a lower mark. See below as an example for the beginning of your paper:
(Your header must be single-spaced. You can start double spacing after the title.)
Your name
The professor’s name
Name of the course
Date
Title
Start of the first paragraph.
After reading Chapter 10, choose one theory, claim, hypothesis, or model, and write about it. You must use at least one additional source of research other than the Course Reader. The goal of this essay is to find out more information about the theory, claim, hypothesis, or model you choose. Therefore, the information in your essay must go beyond the information given in the chapter.
You must write at least 2 full pages. Charts, diagrams, and quotations do not count toward your 2 full pages, double spaced. You must use 1-inch margins on all sides of your paper, and Times New Roman 12pt font. You must have only one space in-between your heading and the title, and one space between your title and the start of your first paragraph. Any other spacing will result in a lower mark. See below as an example for the beginning of your paper:
(Your header must be single-spaced. You can start double spacing after the title.)
Your name
The professor’s name
Name of the course
Date
Title
Start of the first paragraph.
Group Presentation Instructions
For your presentation, your group has been given a chapter from the Course Reader. You need to present the material from that chapter. Here are the instructions:
Group Presentation Instructions
Group 1:
Students: Lindita Latifi, Eljvira, Cvetanka, Ajsha, Fitore P.
Topic: Chapter 4: Human Learning
Group 2:
Students: Fitore I., Besarta, Aleksandar, Adriana, Sali
Topic: Chapter 5: Styles & Strategies
Group 3:
Students: Kujtesa, Besime, Biljana, Besa K.
Topic: Chapter 6: Personality Factors
Group 4:
Students: Lindita Limani, Safet, Milkica, Besa Q.
Topic: Chapter 7: Sociocultural Factors
Group 5:
Students: Majlinda, Natasha, Zajda, Njomza
Topic: Chapter 9: Communicative Competence
Instructions: Each presentation must be 20-30 minutes long. Each presentation must contain information from the textbook as well as research done by your group. You must cite your sources in the presentation. Failure to cite your sources will result in a grade of 0 for plagiarism. You may not simply bring a piece of paper and read from it. This needs to be an authentic presentation done for the class, so you may use notes, but you may not read your presentation. You must use some sort of visual aid. If you wish to use PowerPoint, you must tell me 2 weeks before your presentation so I can secure the projector for your use. Every group member must participate equally in the group presentation.
10% of your presentation grade will be for your work as a group.
20% of the presentation grade will be given for your work individually.
Group Presentation Instructions
Group 1:
Students: Lindita Latifi, Eljvira, Cvetanka, Ajsha, Fitore P.
Topic: Chapter 4: Human Learning
Group 2:
Students: Fitore I., Besarta, Aleksandar, Adriana, Sali
Topic: Chapter 5: Styles & Strategies
Group 3:
Students: Kujtesa, Besime, Biljana, Besa K.
Topic: Chapter 6: Personality Factors
Group 4:
Students: Lindita Limani, Safet, Milkica, Besa Q.
Topic: Chapter 7: Sociocultural Factors
Group 5:
Students: Majlinda, Natasha, Zajda, Njomza
Topic: Chapter 9: Communicative Competence
Instructions: Each presentation must be 20-30 minutes long. Each presentation must contain information from the textbook as well as research done by your group. You must cite your sources in the presentation. Failure to cite your sources will result in a grade of 0 for plagiarism. You may not simply bring a piece of paper and read from it. This needs to be an authentic presentation done for the class, so you may use notes, but you may not read your presentation. You must use some sort of visual aid. If you wish to use PowerPoint, you must tell me 2 weeks before your presentation so I can secure the projector for your use. Every group member must participate equally in the group presentation.
10% of your presentation grade will be for your work as a group.
20% of the presentation grade will be given for your work individually.
Syllabus
SEE University, Tetovo
Faculty of Languages, Cultures, and Communication
English Department
Course Title: Second Language Acquisition
Instructor: Sabrina Resa, MA
Office Hours: TBA
Office: Language Center, 1002.09
E-mail: s.resa@seeu.edu.mk
Course description:
Students will gain a basic understanding of theories of and research in methods in First Language Acquisition, factors related to Language Acquisition, Cross-Linguistic Influences, and Theories of Second Language Acquisition.
Attendance policy:
In accordance with the university’s attendance policy, students must attend 70% of the meetings in order to be able to pass the course. If a student misses more than 30 % of the classes, the student will automatically fail the course, regardless of performance on the assignments. The dismissal of excused absences (medical appointments, family emergencies, etc.) will be taken up on a case by case basis.
Textbooks:
Each student must purchase a copy of:
Course Reader
Assessment:
Assessment in this course will be made up of attendance, participation (in-class), online discussions, readings checks, and a Final Project.
Attendance
10 %
Participation (In-class & Online) This includes attitude, punctuality, and activity.
20 %
Short Research Essay
10%
Presentation
30%
Final Exam
30%
Total
100 %
Grading Rubric:
Grade Scale
Grade Description
Grade
Points
95% - 100%
Excellent
10.0
86% - 94%
Very good
9.0
77% - 85%
Good
8.0
68% - 76%
Satisfactory
7.0
60% - 67%
Passing
6.0
59% - below
Failing
5.0
Incomplete (IN)
0.0
Incomplete (IN): An incomplete grade may be assigned if a student has not finished all course requirements by the end of the semester, but has completed a substantial amount of the work. It is the student’s responsibility to bring pertinent information to the teacher and to reach an agreement on how the remaining course requirements will be satisfied. If requirements are not completed within one year, a failing grade is automatically assigned.
Late Work: The professor will deduct 10% per day including weekends and holidays for late work. If a student will be absent, it is the student’s responsibility to speak with the professor to get the absence excused. Please see the attendance policy for further information about getting absences excused.
Miscellaneous Information:
1) You may bring beverages to class, but not food.
2) All grades are final-no exceptions!
3) Plagiarism and cheating will result in a zero for the assignment-no exceptions! Plagiarism and cheating are defined as follows:
Plagiarism & Cheating:
Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else's work, including the work of other students, as one's own. Any ideas or materials taken from another source for either written or oral use must be fully acknowledged, unless the information is common knowledge. What is considered "common knowledge" may differ from course to course.
a. A student must not adopt or reproduce ideas, opinions, theories, formulas, graphics, or pictures of another person without acknowledgment.
b. A student must give credit to the originality of others and acknowledge an indebtedness whenever:
1. Directly quoting another person's actual words, whether oral or written;
2. Using another person's ideas, opinions, or theories;
3. Paraphrasing the words, ideas, opinions, or theories of others, whether oral or written;
4. Borrowing facts, statistics, or illustrative material; or
5. Offering materials assembled or collected by others in the form of projects or collections without acknowledgment.
(from: Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, Part II, Student Responsibilities, Academic Misconduct, By action of the University Faculty Council (April 12, 2005) and the Trustees of Indiana University (June 24, 2005).)
Cheating is defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain, or aiding another to obtain credit for work, or any improvement of evaluation of performance, by any dishonest or deceptive means. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: lying; copying from another’s test, unless such discussion is specifically authorized by the instructor; taking or receiving copies of an exam without the permission of the instructor, using or displaying notes, "cheat sheets," or other information devices inappropriate to the prescribed test conditions; and allowing someone other than the officially enrolled student to represent same.
(from: cla.calpoly.edu)
Course Outline
Week 1: April 24th
Topic: The syllabus will be available online.
Homework:
1) Reading: Chapter 2-First Language Acquisition
2) Online Discussion: Go to our new blogsite: http://seeu2009sla.com. Answer the question: Which Approach makes the most sense to you as a viable Approach to First Language Acquisition: Behaviorist Approaches, Nativist Approaches, or Functional Approaches? Why?
Week 2: May 8th
Topic: First Language Acquisition
Homework: Reading: Chapter 3-Age & Acquisition
Week 3: May 22nd
Topic: Age & Acquisition
Homework:
1) Reading: Chapter 10-Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Week 4: June 5th
Topic:
1) Presentations: Groups 1-3
2) Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Week 5: June 19th
Topic:
1) Presentations: Groups 4-5
2) Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Homework:
1) Reading: Chapter 8-Cross-Linguistic Influence and Learner Language
2) Short Research Essay
Week 6: July 3rd (Online)
Topic: Cross-Linguistic Influence and Learner Language
Week 7: July 17th (Online)
Topic: Online Final Exam due on Sunday, July 19th before 5pm. No late exams will be accepted.
Faculty of Languages, Cultures, and Communication
English Department
Course Title: Second Language Acquisition
Instructor: Sabrina Resa, MA
Office Hours: TBA
Office: Language Center, 1002.09
E-mail: s.resa@seeu.edu.mk
Course description:
Students will gain a basic understanding of theories of and research in methods in First Language Acquisition, factors related to Language Acquisition, Cross-Linguistic Influences, and Theories of Second Language Acquisition.
Attendance policy:
In accordance with the university’s attendance policy, students must attend 70% of the meetings in order to be able to pass the course. If a student misses more than 30 % of the classes, the student will automatically fail the course, regardless of performance on the assignments. The dismissal of excused absences (medical appointments, family emergencies, etc.) will be taken up on a case by case basis.
Textbooks:
Each student must purchase a copy of:
Course Reader
Assessment:
Assessment in this course will be made up of attendance, participation (in-class), online discussions, readings checks, and a Final Project.
Attendance
10 %
Participation (In-class & Online) This includes attitude, punctuality, and activity.
20 %
Short Research Essay
10%
Presentation
30%
Final Exam
30%
Total
100 %
Grading Rubric:
Grade Scale
Grade Description
Grade
Points
95% - 100%
Excellent
10.0
86% - 94%
Very good
9.0
77% - 85%
Good
8.0
68% - 76%
Satisfactory
7.0
60% - 67%
Passing
6.0
59% - below
Failing
5.0
Incomplete (IN)
0.0
Incomplete (IN): An incomplete grade may be assigned if a student has not finished all course requirements by the end of the semester, but has completed a substantial amount of the work. It is the student’s responsibility to bring pertinent information to the teacher and to reach an agreement on how the remaining course requirements will be satisfied. If requirements are not completed within one year, a failing grade is automatically assigned.
Late Work: The professor will deduct 10% per day including weekends and holidays for late work. If a student will be absent, it is the student’s responsibility to speak with the professor to get the absence excused. Please see the attendance policy for further information about getting absences excused.
Miscellaneous Information:
1) You may bring beverages to class, but not food.
2) All grades are final-no exceptions!
3) Plagiarism and cheating will result in a zero for the assignment-no exceptions! Plagiarism and cheating are defined as follows:
Plagiarism & Cheating:
Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else's work, including the work of other students, as one's own. Any ideas or materials taken from another source for either written or oral use must be fully acknowledged, unless the information is common knowledge. What is considered "common knowledge" may differ from course to course.
a. A student must not adopt or reproduce ideas, opinions, theories, formulas, graphics, or pictures of another person without acknowledgment.
b. A student must give credit to the originality of others and acknowledge an indebtedness whenever:
1. Directly quoting another person's actual words, whether oral or written;
2. Using another person's ideas, opinions, or theories;
3. Paraphrasing the words, ideas, opinions, or theories of others, whether oral or written;
4. Borrowing facts, statistics, or illustrative material; or
5. Offering materials assembled or collected by others in the form of projects or collections without acknowledgment.
(from: Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, Part II, Student Responsibilities, Academic Misconduct, By action of the University Faculty Council (April 12, 2005) and the Trustees of Indiana University (June 24, 2005).)
Cheating is defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain, or aiding another to obtain credit for work, or any improvement of evaluation of performance, by any dishonest or deceptive means. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: lying; copying from another’s test, unless such discussion is specifically authorized by the instructor; taking or receiving copies of an exam without the permission of the instructor, using or displaying notes, "cheat sheets," or other information devices inappropriate to the prescribed test conditions; and allowing someone other than the officially enrolled student to represent same.
(from: cla.calpoly.edu)
Course Outline
Week 1: April 24th
Topic: The syllabus will be available online.
Homework:
1) Reading: Chapter 2-First Language Acquisition
2) Online Discussion: Go to our new blogsite: http://seeu2009sla.com. Answer the question: Which Approach makes the most sense to you as a viable Approach to First Language Acquisition: Behaviorist Approaches, Nativist Approaches, or Functional Approaches? Why?
Week 2: May 8th
Topic: First Language Acquisition
Homework: Reading: Chapter 3-Age & Acquisition
Week 3: May 22nd
Topic: Age & Acquisition
Homework:
1) Reading: Chapter 10-Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Week 4: June 5th
Topic:
1) Presentations: Groups 1-3
2) Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Week 5: June 19th
Topic:
1) Presentations: Groups 4-5
2) Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Homework:
1) Reading: Chapter 8-Cross-Linguistic Influence and Learner Language
2) Short Research Essay
Week 6: July 3rd (Online)
Topic: Cross-Linguistic Influence and Learner Language
Week 7: July 17th (Online)
Topic: Online Final Exam due on Sunday, July 19th before 5pm. No late exams will be accepted.
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