Middlebury

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.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22378
Subject Code:
LNGT
Course Number:
0266
Section Identifier:
A

Course

LNGT 0266

All Sections in Spring 2016

Spring 2016

LNGT0266A-S16 Lecture (Du)