Course Description
Research and theories on the acquisition of other languages in classroom settings.
Athena Title
RSCH 2ND LANG ACQ
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ELAN 8600
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Through extended readings, discussions, and a variety of written projects, learners will: 1. examine a variety of theoretical approaches to the investigation of classroom-based second and foreign language learning; 2. become familiar with the assumptions about language and learning embedded in each of three paradigms, including some of the more prominent concepts used to talk about SLA; 3. become knowledgeable of the different methodologies used in research, and of current research trends and findings, 4. gain experience in research study proposals. 5. gain experience in making formal research presentation
Topical Outline
1. Linguistic approaches to the study of additional language learning a. Definitions of language and learning b. Methods for collecting and analyzing data c. Findings and conclusions 2. Psycholinguistic/Cognitive approaches to the study of additional language learning a. Definitions of language and learning b. Methods for collecting and analyzing data c. Findings and conclusions 3. Sociocultural approaches to the study of additional language learning a. Definitions of language and learning b. Methods for collecting and analyzing data c. Findings and conclusions