Universität Wien

122254 AR Linguistics Course (Advanced 1-5) - Appl. & TEFL (2011W)

Second Language Acquisition

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 24 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 12.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 19.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 09.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 16.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 23.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 30.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 07.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 14.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 11.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 18.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 25.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This is a survey course in the growing field of second language acquisition (SLA). Language acquisition (first language) and SLA seek to understand the linguistic, psychological and social processes that underlie the learning and use of first and second languages. This course will provide a foundation for students seeking to understand language learning processes as well as a starting point for those applied linguists interested in pursuing graduate studies in second language acquisition.
In this course we will briefly examine first language acquisition to understand how first languages develop in childhood and early adolescence. We will further explore SLA research in order to develop an understanding of how second languages are acquired. In addition, we will survey a number of current theories of second language acquisition, and examine their claims in light of research findings pertaining to: (a) second language acquisition by adults and children in general; (b) and specifically classroom second language acquisition.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment:
Article Review and Presentation 30%
Discussion Leader 10%
Library Research Paper/Data Analysis Project 30%
Study Questions 20%
Reflection paper 10%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

By the end of the course, students should be able to do the following:
* To understand variables influencing SLA (linguistic, sociocultural, cognitive, affective);
* To understand important aspects of first language acquisition and how it compares to second;
* To understand the major second language acquisition research paradigms;
* To discuss and compare significant theories of second language acquisition;
* To understand second language acquisition data analysis;
* To understand the relationship between learning theory and classroom practice.

Examination topics

Tutor-fronted input, student presentation, data analysis / paper, participatory discussion and debate

Reading list

Required Textbooks:
1. Gass, S. & Selinker, L. (2009). "Second language acquisition: An introductory course." Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum
2. Supplemental readings (University Blackboard)

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, ME 812;
Code/Modul: Diplom 225, 226/228, 236/238, 721-723, UF 4.2.3-223, ME3, ME5;
Lehrinhalt: 12-2258

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