ASSUMPTION COLLEGE OF NABUNTURAN

Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province

College Department
S.Y. 2019-2020/ 2nd Semester
COURSE SYLLABUS IN ELS 102- Theory of Language and Language Acquisition
PROGRAM INFORMATION
VISION
We, inspired by the fma charism of joy and simplicity, envision a Christian centered community continuously pursuing excellence GRADUATE PERFORMANCE
by developing fully integrated persons who extend service to others, strive for growth, are catalyst of change and globally OUTCOMES INDICATORS
competitive.
MISSION GO2. Communicate in PO1.Listen/speak/read/write/
We are Catholic educational institution that provides educational opportunities to equip individuals with competence and English (both oral and view situations, participate
character towards excellence. written) fluently, effectively in oral
We live a life rooted in gospel values and guided by the examples of Mary to be able to manifest God in every person and accurately and communication situations
experience. creatively in diverse where language systems
We are responsible stewards who extends services for the benefit of our clientele, more particularly the less privileged. social, cultural, vary.
We will undertake our functions responsibly to ensure institutional viability, sustainability and growth. academic, and
CORE VALUES professional settings.
Excellence and Competence GO3. Speak fluently,
Collaboration and Teamwork accurately and
Economic Independence, Institutional Viability and growth creatively in English.
Love for the poor PO4. Write fluently,
Service accurately and
Integrity creatively in English.
Openness to the signs of the times, creativity and innovation GO7. Participate PO1.Apply and assess the
Respect and care for the environment effectively in oral appropriate communication
GOALS communication strategies in diverse social,
1. To provide quality education through continuous upgrading of programs and activities (Excellence) situations where cultural, academic, and
2. To live a quality life rooted in the Gospel values (Maka-Diyos) language systems professional settings.
3. To Foster Marian spirit of joy and simplicity (Maka-Diyos) (phonological,
4. To respect life in all its forms (Makabuhay) morphological,
5. To develop God-given talents and skills of the individuals and prepare them to become responsible Filipino citizens syntactic, semantic)
(Maka-tao/Maka-bayan) vary.
6. To respect cultural diversity (Maka-tao)
7. To produce individuals who are productive members of the societu (Maka-tao)
8. To train individuals to become nationalistic, conversant and critical of the relevant issues of the time (Maka-bayan)
9. To protect and conserve the environment (Maka-kalikasan)
10. To promote peace education (promote a sense of harmony within oneself, with others and with creation)

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COURSE INFORMATION
Course Name : THEORIES OF LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
Course Credits : 3 units
Course Description : The course explains the theories of the origin of human language and of language acquisition and development.
Contact Hours/week : 3
Pre-requisite : GE English
Course Outcomes : The student should be able to:
1. Explain how language is acquired by humans
2. Determine the best methods to teach/learn a language
3. Explain how the different parts of the brain fulfill specific language-related functions

FACULTY INFORMATION
Name : BENJIE F. GOOD, LPT
Email : benjiegoodgaga@gmail.com
Contact No. : 0938-133-5030
Office : Senior High School Faculty
Consultation Hours : Mon. 8:00AM-10:00AM & Friday. 1:00PM-5:00PM

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduate are expected to:
1. Live a quality life rooted in the gospel values
2. Foster Marian spirit of joy and simplicity
3. Respect life in all forms
4. Develop God given talents and skills of the individuals and prepare them to become responsive Filipino Citizens
5. Respect cultural diversity
6. Produce individuals who are productive members of society
7. Become nationalistic, conversant and critical of the relevant issues of the time
8. Protect and conserve the environment

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 9. Promote peace education
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Graduates are expected to:
1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor)
2. Effectively communicate in English and Filipino, both orally and in writing.
3. Work effectively and collaboratively with a substantial degree of independence in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF
level 6 descriptor)
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)

C O U R S E O U T L I N E A N D T I M E F R A M E
WEEK COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT MATTER
PRELIM
Week 1-3  Orientation
 Grading systems
 ACN VMG
 Policies, Rules and Regulations
 Theories of Origin of Human Language
1. Bow-wow Theory
2. Ding-dong Theory
3. Sing-song Theory
4. Pooh-pooh Theory
5. Goo-goo Theory
6. Yow-he-ho Theory
7. Biblical Theory
8. Gesture Theory
Week 4-5  Key Concepts

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 1. First Language Acquisition Vs. Second Language Acquisition
2. Acquisition Vs. Learning
3. Competence Vs. Performance
 Language and the Brain
1. Parts of the Brain
2. Critical Age Hypothesis
Week 6-7  Stages in Language Acquisition
1. Prelinguistic
2. Linguistic
MIDTERM
Week 8-12  Theories of Language Acqusition
1. Behaviorist Theory
2. Acculturation Model and Nativization Model
3. Accommodation Theory
4. Cognitive Theory
5. Discourse Theory
6. The Monitor Model
7. Social Interaction Theory
FINALS
Week 13-15  The Variable Competence Model
 The Universal Hypothesis
Week 16-18  Neurofunctional Theory
 FLA/SLA Process

SUGGESTED TEXT AND REFERENCES

1. Bloom, Paul. 2002. How Children Learn the Meanings of Words, MIT Press
2. Brown, Douglas H. 2000. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. New York: Longman
3. Cook, V. 1991. Second Language Learning and Teaching, London. Edward Arnold
4. Cook, V. 1993. Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition. London. Macmillan

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 5. Dornyei, Zoltan. 2009. The Psychology of second Language Acquisition. Oxford University Press.
6. Ellis, Rod. 2008. The Study of Second Language Acquisition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
7. Krashen, Stephen D. 2003. Explorations in Language Acquisition and use. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
8. Lightbown, Patsy M. and Nina Spada. 2013. How Languages are Learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
9. White, L. 2003. Second Language Acquisition and Universal Grammar, Cambridge. Cambridge University Press.

WEB-BASED
1. http://www.academia.edu/290567/Critical_Period_Hyphotesis_for_Second _Language_Acquisition_A_Review_of_the_Literature

CLASSROOM POLICIES:
Policies peculiar to the course/subject (Magallanes, 2017)
1. No special/ repeated testing for all types of objective tests.
2. Point deductions for late submission of individual and group outputs apply.
3. Must comply submission of partial outputs for marking under quizzes and assignments.
4. Must comply submission of final and corrected outputs with analysis.
5. Must not submit a plagiarized copy or form of any assessment output.
6. All the times, students and teachers are expected to RESPECT each other.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Periodic Examination – Prelim, Midterm, Semi-finals, Finals
2. Class marks, quizzes, assignments
3. Activity output
4. Class Participation
5. Performance output/Projects

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GRADING SYSTEM

For Periodic Grade For Weighted Average

1. Periodic Exam – 45% 1. Prelim – 25%

2. Quizzes, Assignments, Projects – 30% 2. Midterm – 30%
3. Class Participation – 25% 3. Final – 45%

Prepared by: Recommended by:

BENJIE F. GOOD, LPT ELIZABETH D. DIOSO, Ed. D.

Part-Time Instructor Program Head

Approved by:

DELFIN J. ENARGAN, MA
Dean of College

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