Course Objectives
• To develop an expert and personally relevant understanding of second language learning;
• To become familiar with theories, methods, and findings in the field of SLA;
• To develop your ability to read SLA research reports meaningfully;
• To support you through the process of conducting and reporting on a research project that explores an SLA topic of your choice.
Course Objectives
• To develop an expert and personally relevant understanding of second language learning;
• To become familiar with theories, methods, and findings in the field of SLA;
• To develop your ability to read SLA research reports meaningfully;
• To support you through the process of conducting and reporting on a research project that explores an SLA topic of your choice.
Textbooks and References
1. Selected chapters from
• White, Lydia. 2003. Second Language Acquisition and Universal Grammar. Cambridge University Press.
• Gass, Susan M & Machey, Alison. 2012. The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition. NY: Routledge.
• Saville-Troike, Mureil. 2012. Introducing second language acquisition. 2nd edition: Cambridge University Press.
• Herschensohn, Julia & Young-Scholten, Martha. 2013. The Cambridge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition. Cambridge University Press.
• Fromkin, Victoria et al. 2017. An Introduction to Language. 11th edition. Boston: Congage.
2. Relevant materials taken from a variety of sources will be provided by the instructor.
3. Main journals that publish SLA research, in alphabetical order:
• Applied Psycholinguistics
• The Canadian Modern Language Review
• International Journal of Applied Linguistics
• International Review of Applied Linguistics
• Language Learning
• The Modern Language Journal
• Second Language Research
• Studies in Second Language Acquisition System
• TESOL Quarterly
Textbooks and References
1. Selected chapters from
• White, Lydia. 2003. Second Language Acquisition and University Grammar. Cambridge University Press.
• Gass, Susan M & Machey, Alison. 2012. The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition. NY: Routledge.
• Saville-Troike, Mureil. 2012. Introducing second language acquisition. 2nd edition: Cambridge University Press.
• Herschensohn, Julia & Young-Scholten, Martha. 2013. The Cambridge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition. Cambridge University Press.
• Fromkin, Victoria et al. 2017. An Introduction to Language. 11th edition. Boston: Congage.
2. Relevant materials taken from a variety of sources will be provided by the instructor.
3. Main journals that publish SLA research, in alphabetical order:
• Applied Psycholinguimatics
• The Canadian Modern Language Review
• International Journal of Applied Linguistics
• International Review of Applied Linguistics
• Language Learning
• The Modern Language Journal
• Second Language Research
• Studies in Second Language Acquisition System
• TESOL Quarterly
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Class preparation/active participation, attendanceClass preparation/active participation, attendance Class preparation/active participation, attendance |
20 | |
| Journal paper/chapter discussionJournal paper/chapter discussion Journal paper/chapter discussion |
30 | |
| Proposal presentationProposal presentation Proposal presentation |
10 | |
| Final project presentationFinal project presentation Final project presentation |
40 | 10% oral presentation; 30% written report |
