edu5sla second language acquisition
SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
EDU5SLA
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Students examine competing models and explanations of the factors influencing second language acquisition (SLA) and development, (i.e. any language learnt subsequent to the first language). Theories about the possible paths of language acquisition are explored, as well as the historical development of theories. The relevance of research findings for assessing and teaching second or foreign languages are considered. Students are expected to be able to read new SLA research literature, place it in a theoretical context and judge the relevance of the findings. Students are expected to have developed a principled basis for the consideration of classroom-based interlanguage development in a second or foreign language, use appropriate teaching methodologies and to be able to participate as researchers in SLA.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorHoward Nicholas
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Language Education and Applied Linguistics | Preliminary | Nicholas & Starks | ROUTLEDGE 2014 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand the nature of second language acquisition in both informal and formal contexts
- Activities:
- Definitions and experiences of second language acquisition;
02. Understand social, biological and environmental influences on second language acquisition
- Activities:
- Biological and social influences on second language acquisition; Universal and variational features of second language acquisition; Age and second language acquisition
03. Understand the influence of instructed and other feedback on second language acquisition
- Activities:
- Interaction, feedback and second language acquisition; pronunciation, vocabulary in second language acquisition
04. Understand different theories and approaches to second language acquisition and their methodologies
- Activities:
- All sessions: with a particular emphasis in sessions on pragmatics and culture in second language acquisition; current issues in second language acquisition research; biological and social influences on second language acquisition; universal and variational features of second language acquisition; age and second language acquisition
05. Apply a research-based view of the nature of second language development to contexts relevant to the students' own lives
- Activities:
- Cross-linguistic influences on second language acquisition; current issues in second language acquisition resear
06. Understand the history of the field of second language acquisition
- Activities:
- History of second language acquisition research
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDonna Starks
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Eight 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary literature review (2000-words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| one 500-word proposal | 10 | 01, 05 | |
| one 5000-word essay | 60 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |