NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 外語習得(二)(4515)
	(Eng.) Second Language Acquisition(I)
Offering Dept	Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures
Course Type	Elective	Credits	2	Teacher	張旭琪
Department	Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures(N)Undergraduate	Language	中/英文	Semester	2026-SPRING
Course Description	本課程介紹第二語言習得的主要理論與研究成果，重點放在 Krashen 五大假說、可理解輸入理論、情意濾網假說，以及其對語言教學與課綱設計的啟示。學生將透過閱讀、討論與案例分析，培養將理論應用於實際教學的能力。 This course introduces major theories and research findings in Second Language Acquisition, with a focus on Krashen’s five hypotheses, the Input Hypothesis, and the Affective Filter Hypothesis, and their implications for language teaching and curriculum design. Through readings, discussions, and case analyses, students will learn to apply theory to pedagogical practice.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
理解第二語言習得的主要理論與核心假說。 能批判性分析不同語言教學法的理論基礎。 能將習得理論轉化為實際教學與課綱設計。 培養研究閱讀與學術討論能力。 To understand the major theories and core hypotheses of second language acquisition. To critically analyze the theoretical foundations of different language teaching methods. To apply SLA theories to classroom teaching and curriculum design. To develop academic reading and discussion skills in applied linguistics.
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Course Introduction Course overview, assessment, scope of SLA research Week 2 Three Approaches to Method Theory, applied research, and teacher intuition Week 3 Acquisition vs. Learning Hypothesis Subconscious acquisition vs. conscious learning Week 4 Natural Order Hypothesis Order of grammatical acquisition and pedagogical implications Week 5 Monitor Hypothesis The function of the Monitor and individual variation Week 6 Input Hypothesis (i + 1) Comprehensible input and the mechanism of acquisition Week 7 Midterm Review Integrated review and sample questions Week 8 Midterm Examination Week 9 Midterm Feedback and Discussion Error analysis and concept clarification Week 10 Affective Filter Hypothesis Motivation, anxiety, and acquisition outcomes Week 11 Classroom Input and Simplified Codes Teacher-talk, Foreigner-talk, and modified input Week 12 he Role of Grammar in Teaching Grammar as a tool for monitoring Week 13 Comparison of Teaching Methods Audio-lingual Method, Natural Approach, and TPR Week 14 Testing and Assessment Achievement testing and instructional value Week 15 Final Review Integrated review of all theories Week 16 Final Examination self-directed learning    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.    05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
Evaluation
課堂參與與討論：25% 期中考試：25% 期末考試：25% 閱讀報告或小型作業：25%
Textbook & other References
Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition.
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