Language Acquisition (9495.3)

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Syllabus

The unit is a critical survey of major theories and issues in language acquisition. The focus is on second language acquisition (SLA) but reference is also made to first language acquisition. Relationships are explored between second language acquisition theories and research and classroom language teaching.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

1. Be familiar with major issues in second language acquisition;

2. Have developed an understanding of the language acquisition process; and

3. Become aware of various factors underlying the process.

Assessment Items

Contact Hours

3 hours per week.

Prerequisites

9498 Study of Language OR 9494 English Grammar.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Incompatible Units

7531 Language Acquisition.

Equivalent Units

7531 Language Acquisition.