Second Language Acquisition and Teaching
RL&L 223
Spring 2020
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01
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| Crosslisting:
EDST 223 |
This course introduces students to the field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and addresses the following questions: How do humans learn additional languages after they have acquired their first? Why is there such variability observed in the rates and outcomes of second language learning? Is it possible to attain native(-like) linguistic competence in another language?
We begin with the theories and applications of SLA, and then examine major pedagogical movements in Second Language Teaching in the U.S. Students will develop the ability to critically assess current methods, materials, and techniques for teaching various language skills and will produce their own pedagogical activities to be used in a classroom setting. Students of French and Spanish may also wish to enroll in RL&L 223L, a 0.5 credit service learning course in which students volunteer in the Middletown Public Schools. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (EDST-MN)(EDST)(FRST-MN)(FRST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Lightbown & Spada, HOW LANGUAGES ARE LEARNED, ISBN 978-0-194-54126-8
Brown & Larson-Hall, SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION MYTHS, ISBN 978-0-472-03498-7
Additional articles will be posted in Moodle.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly assignments & participation
Class presentation
Exams |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Priority given to students who register for RL&L 223L, a service learning class in which students volunteer in the Middletown Public Schools, assisting French and Spanish teachers. Please indicate in your POI whether you want to volunteer in the schools. |
| Instructor(s): Neary,Louise C. Times: .M.W... 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: FISK312; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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