By the end of the course, students should be able to:
• Become familiar with theories, methods, and findings in the field of SLA
• Develop an expert and personally relevant understanding of second language learning
• Identify and discuss problems and challenges in current research and theory
• Develop an ability to read SLA research and studies meaningfully
• Conduct and report on a research project that explores an SLA topic of choiceBy the end of the course, students should be able to:
• Become familiar with theories, methods, and findings in the field of SLA
• Develop an expert and personally relevant understanding of second language learning
• Identify and discuss problems and challenges in current research and theory
• Develop an ability to read SLA research and studies meaningfully
• Conduct and report on a research project that explores an SLA topic of choice
This course is designed to explore major theories of second language acquisition in both naturalistic and instructed learning settings and uncover what the theories have to offer to second and foreign language teachers. The students will discuss learner centered influences on language learning and why these influences may help second language teachers account for features of learners’ language they observe. Finally, they will learn techniques for investigating student learning in the classroom.
This course is designed to explore major theories of second language acquisition in both naturalistic and instructed learning settings and uncover what the theories have to offer to second and foreign language teachers. The students will discuss learner centered influences on language learning and why these influences may help second language teachers account for features of learners' language they observe. Finally, they will learn techniques for investigating student learning in the classroom.
Saville-Troike, Muriel. (2012). Introducing Second Language Acquisition (2nd edition). Cambridge : Cambridge University Press. (ST)
Saville-Troike, Muriel. (2012). Introducing Second Language Acquisition (2nd edition). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (ST)
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and participation in discussionsAttendance and participation in discussions Attendance and participation in discussions |
10 | |
| Take-home assignmentsTake-home assignments Take-home assignments |
20 | |
| Discussion leadsDiscussion leads Discussion leads |
20 | |
| TestsTests Tests |
20 | |
| Final project and presentationFinal project and presentation Final project and presentation |
30 |
