175-010 Second Language Learning and Teaching

Note

Formerly available as 175-201/301. Students who have completed 175-201 or 175-301 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

2nd and 3rd year

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Gillian Wigglesworth

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week. There will be no tutorial in the first week of semester

Subject Description

This subject will examine a range of theoretical models of second language acquisition, including interlanguage theory, the input hypothesis, Monitor theory and Universal Grammar approaches. Individual factors including aptitude, attitudes and motivation and individual learner strategies will also be considered. It will examine the contribution of applied linguistics in the field of second language teaching; in particular, the evolution of different approaches to language curriculum over the past 50 years, focusing on developments in communicative approaches over the past 20 years, and recent developments in teaching methodology and the place of grammar teaching. Students will write about their own language learning experiences and observe language teaching in action, applying their knowledge of language acquisition theory to the results of these observations.

Assessment

An assignment of 800 words and two assignments of 1600 words.

Prescribed Texts

Materials prepared by the department.



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