LNGT0266A-S16
Second Language Acquisition
Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Research
Why do most people have an accent when speaking a language they learned after a certain age? What are the processes and mechanisms behind the acquisition of an additional language? Why are there larger individual differences in the acquisition of a second language than in the first? These are some key questions addressed in second language acquisition (SLA) research. In this course we will study various SLA theories, research methodologies, and findings. We will also learn how to conduct basic SLA research, including collecting and analyzing data, and writing a report, following accepted conventions in the field. 3 hrs. lect.
Why do most people have an accent when speaking a language they learned after a certain age? What are the processes and mechanisms behind the acquisition of an additional language? Why are there larger individual differences in the acquisition of a second language than in the first? These are some key questions addressed in second language acquisition (SLA) research. In this course we will study various SLA theories, research methodologies, and findings. We will also learn how to conduct basic SLA research, including collecting and analyzing data, and writing a report, following accepted conventions in the field. 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Spring 2016
- Location:
- Ross Commons Dining B11(RCD B11)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 15, 2016 to May 16, 2016)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Hang Du
- Subject:
- Linguistics
- Department:
- Linguistics
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- DED SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22378
- Subject Code:
- LNGT
- Course Number:
- 0266
- Section Identifier:
- A