Topic: Second Language Acquisition
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00pm-2:15pm | TuTh | MODERN LANGUAGE_330 | Nishi, Yumiko. | 4 | 13590 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Crosslisted: P3315193, James, Flannery.
Catalog Description: Fall or Spring. Variable credit. An interdisciplinary course that introduces students to Japanese culture. No knowledge of Japanese is required.
Semester Details:
Prerequisites: Must have taken LING 201 or have permission of instructor to enroll
Catalog Description: Investigation of a particular issue or topic in the study of language, linguistics, and communication. May be repeated when topic varies. Topics may include: the Romance languages; languages of the world; intercultural communication; words and the world; language and human nature.
Semester Details: This course is an introduction to the field of second language acquisition (SLA), which seeks to understand the linguistic, psychological and social processes that underlie the learning and use of second language(s). In this course, important factors in second language learning will be identified and discussed. These include: age-related differences, the influence of the first language, the role of memory processes, aptitude, motivation, and formal vs. naturalistic learning contexts.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2009. Understanding Second Language Acquisition..
Recommended Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Articles on electronic reserve.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| TBA |
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