UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MALANG

Fakultas Sastra
Jurusan Sastra Inggris

COURSE PROFILE
PINGUM6007 – SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (SLA)

Semester : IV Academic Year: 2022-2023

Status : Elective
Credit/Hour : 2/2 Approval date: January, 2023
Prerequisite : PINGUM6013 Introduction to Linguistics Approved by:
Instructor : Sintha Tresnadewi Course Coordinator
Offering : A-A, B-B, C-C, D-DE
Schedule : Wed, 7-8; Wed, 1-2; Tue, 3-4;
Tue, 7-8 Prof. Dr. Sri Rachmajanti, Dip.TESL,
Room : A20-701, A19-416, A20-707, A20-609 M.Pd.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)

Upon completing the study program, you will obtain the following attributes:
1. Subject Matter Knowledge and Skills
a. Analyze and evaluate ideas in various types of spoken and written English texts.
b. Communicate ideas effectively and appropriately in spoken and written forms in both formal
and informal situations.
c. Apply the knowledge of the basic concepts of linguistics and literature in the teaching of English.
2. Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills
a. Select and adapt instructional materials and media appropriate and relevant to the learners’
characteristics (physical, psychological, moral, spiritual, and socio-cultural background) in
various teaching contexts.
b. Apply the principled learning strategies and classroom management by considering learner
factors.
c. Develop and apply principled assessment procedures.
d. Use Information and Communication Technology effectively and creatively in designing and
implementing lesson plans.
e. Identify problems in ELE and provide solutions through reflective practice and research.
3. Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Knowledge and Skills
a. Demonstrate attitudes reflecting inclusivism, objectivity, and non-discriminating practices.
b. Realize the principles of work ethics covering discipline, responsibility, self-esteem and self-
confidence, and teamwork.
c. Demonstrate creative thinking and innovation in social and academic lives.
d. Demonstrate independent and continuous learning habits to develop knowledge and skills in
ELE responsive to global advancement.

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 COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed to develop the students’ knowledge of the concepts and principles of how
learners learn a second language. It covers the key concepts in SLA language environments, the
theoretical models of SLA, the role of input, factors affecting SLA, interlanguage, and implications of SLA
theories to L2 learning and teaching.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

Upon completing the study course, the students will possess:

CLO PLO

1) Knowledge about key principles in language acquisition 1c, 3b, 3d

a. Telling the definition of second language acquisition
b. Differentiating acquisition and learning
c. Explaining the process of first language acquisition

2) Knowledge about theories of SLA 1c, 3b, 3d

a. Explaining the theory of SLA under the Behaviorist Approach
b. Explaining the theory of SLA under the Cognitive Approaches
c. Explaining the theory of SLA under the Interactional Approaches
d. Explaining the theory of SLA under the Sociocultural Approaches

3) Knowledge about factors influencing SLA 1c, 3b, 3d

e. Explaining factors related to learners and learning

b. Explaining factors related to teachers and teaching

4) Ability to analyze and evaluate their own SLA journey 1c, 3b, 3d

5) Ability to evaluate how English teachers help their students acquire English

LEARNING RESOURCES

References:
1. Brown, H.D. (2014). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching: A Course in Second Language
Acquisition (6th ed). White Plains: Pearson Education, Inc.
2. Ellis, R. (2015). Understanding Second Language Acquisition (2nd ed). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
3. Miao, Ruiqin (2015). Second Language Learning. In International Encyclopedia of the Social &
Behavioral Sciences (2nd ed) Vol 21. White Plains: Pearson Education, Inc.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.92096-8
4. VanPatten, B., Smith, M., & Benati, A.G. (2020). Key Questions in Second Language Acquisition: An
Introduction. Padstow, Cornwall: Cambridge University Press

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 TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES

The teaching and learning activities are project-based. To achieve the objectives of the course, the class activities are scheduled in 16 meetings as follows:

Learning Activities
Contents/
Meeting CLO Sub-CLO Online Resources Assignment
Materials Offline
Synchronous Asynchronous

1 1 c 1. Introduction to the Read Brown (2014)

▪ Discussing the ▪ Course Profile
Course
3 b course profile Chapter 2: First
2. Definition of SLA ▪ Class discussion ▪ Coursebook Language Acquisition
3 d (pp. 21-47)
3. Acquisition and
learning ▪ Miao (2015)

▪ Brown (2014) pp. 1-

4

2 1 c First language Read Brown (2014)

▪ Class discussion ▪ Brown (2014):
acquisition (1): Chapter 2: First
3 b Chapter 2 pp. 21-33
Theories ▪ Group discussion Language Acquisition
(pp. 21-47)
3 d

3 1 c First language Read Miao (2015) pp.

▪ Class discussion ▪ Brown (2014):
acquisition (2): Issues Chapter 2 pp. 33-47
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 3 b 361-364
▪ Group discussion
3 d

4 1 c Theories of SLA Read Brown (2014)

▪ Group Presentation ▪ Miao (2015) pp. 361-
Chapter 3 pp. 51-73
3 b 1 364

▪ Class discussion
3 d

5 1 c Factors influencing SLA Read Brown (2014)

▪ Group Presentation ▪ Brown (2014) Chapter
(1): Chapter 5 pp. 111-120;
3 b 2 3 pp. 51-73 124-130
a. Learners’ age ▪ Class discussion
3 d

6 1 c Factors influencing SLA Read Brown (2014)

▪ Group Presentation ▪ Brown (2014)
(2): Chapter 6 pp. 143-155
3 b 3 Chapter 5 pp. 111-
120; 124-130
b. Learners’ learning ▪ Class discussion
3 d styles and learners’
learning strategies

7 1 c Factors influencing SLA Brown (2014) Chapter 6 Read Brown (2014)

▪ Group Presentation
(3): pp. 143-155 Chapter 6 pp. 156-165
3 b 4
c. Learners’ affective ▪ Class discussion
3 d factors: Self-esteem,
willingness to
communicate,
Inhibition, risk taking,
anxiety, empathy,
extroversion &
introversion,
personality type, and

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 motivation

8 1 c Factors influencing SLA Brown (2014) Chapter 6

▪ Group Presentation
(4): pp. 156-165
3 b 5
c. Learners’ affective ▪ Class discussion
3 d factors (cont’d):
personality type and
motivation

9 1 c Midterm test All materials that have Read Brown (2014)

been learned earlier Chapter 9 pp. 242-254
3 b

3 d

10 1 c Interlanguage (1) Read Brown (2014)

▪ Group Presentation ▪ Brown (2014) Chapter
Chapter 9 pp. 254-266
3 b 6 9 pp. 242-254

▪ Class discussion
3 d

11 1 c Interlanguage (2) Read Ellis (2015)

▪ Group Presentation ▪ Brown (2014)
Chapter 10 pp. 287-
3 b 7 Chapter 9 pp. 254- 288; Chapter 11 pp.
266 313-314
▪ Class discussion
3 d

12 1 c Factors influencing SLA Read VanPatten et al

▪ Group Presentation ▪ Ellis (2015) Chapter
(4): (2020) Chapter 5 pp.
3 b 8 10 pp. 287-288; 227-231
Chapter 11 pp. 313-
a. Explicit instruction ▪ Class discussion
3 d 314
b. Implicit instruction

13 1 c Nativelikeness
▪ Group Presentation ▪ VanPatten et al

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 3 b 9 (2020) Chapter 5 pp.
227-231
3 d ▪ Class discussion

14 1 c Self-reflection and
▪ Individual work ▪ All the course
analysis on students’
3 b materials
own journey of SLA

3 d

15 1 c Observation and
▪ Problem solving ▪ Video recording of an
discussion of a
3 b activity English teacher
classroom teaching teaching a class
practice ▪ Pair work
3 d ▪ All the course
materials

16 1 c Final examination
▪ All the course
3 b materials

3 d

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 EVALUATION AND EARNING CREDITS

Your performance in this course is evaluated on the bases of your midterm test (20%), group
presentation (15%), SLA experience analysis (20%), problem solving activity (15%), final examination
(20%) and class participation (10%). Please carefully review the assessment summary.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Tasks Meeting Weighting CLO

Midterm test Meeting 9 20% 1c, 3b, 3d

Group presentation As scheduled 15% 1c, 3b, 3d

SLA experience analysis Meeting 14 20% 1c, 3b, 3d

Problem solving activity Meeting 15 15% 1c, 3b, 3d

Final examination Meeting 16 20% 1c, 3b, 3d

Class Participation All meetings 10% 1c, 3b, 3d

GRADING

You will be provided with a final letter grade based on the criteria specified in Universitas Negeri Malang
Grading System Policies and Procedures. The teacher reserves the right to penalize any additional facets
of unprofessional and irresponsible work dispositions or conduct, if the need arises. Letter grades of “A”
through “E” (course final grade) will be awarded. Your grade will be based on the following grading
system:

Grade Grade Explanation Grade Points

A 85 – 100 4.0

A- 80 – 84 3.7

B+ 75 – 79 3.3

B 70 – 74 3.0

B- 65 – 69 2.7

C+ 60 – 64 2.3

C 55 – 59 2.0

D 40 – 45 1.0

E < 40 0

Grades are awarded in courses in which you are officially enrolled after the official record date. The
deadline to withdraw from a course is specified in the Academic Calendar for each semester.
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 HURDLE REQUIREMENT

Hurdle requirement is the basic conditions that students need to accomplish during the process of
teaching and learning:
1. Attendance
If you miss more than seven classes (20% of the whole meetings) for sickness or obligations for
which you must miss the class, you will have to give up your right to attend the midterm and
final tests.
2. Submission
All assignments are to be done following the schedule and submitted on that very day.

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

Faculty and students are responsible for understanding and adhering to the policies of Universitas
Negeri Malang. University policies are subject to change so it is important to read them at the beginning
of each semester as the policies may have changed since your last class. Please check the most current
Pedoman Universitas Negeri Malang and click on the following link to review the updated policies:
http://www.um.ac.id/page/sistem-perkuliahan.

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