LING6101 Second Language Acquisition
| Offered By | School of Language Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Linguistics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course gives an overview of the field of second language acquisition research. The study of second language acquisition started out as a primarily pedagogical enterprise and now has taken a distinctly cognitive slant. This course will trace the factors leading to this development, in particular theory formation and the analysis of observational data. A number of approaches to the explanation of language acquisition will be reviewed and evaluated against the background of empirical data. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but may expect more rigorous assessment and additional assignment work, tailored to the student's interests. |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Linguistics and Applied Linguistics |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Applied Japanese Linguistics, Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, Master of Applied Linguistics, and Master of Linguistics |
| Academic Contact | Dr Louise Jansen |
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