12377 (v.3) Language Analysis and Language Learning 681

Area:

Department of Languages and Intercultural Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Co Requisite(s):

12378 (v.2) Ed 683 - Teaching and Learning Styles

Syllabus:

An analysis and evaluation of current second language acquisition theory. Pedagogic grammar of English and a contrastive analysis between English and aspects of other languages-lexis, syntax and phonology (focus on Asian languages).

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - A familiarity with current theories of second-language acquisition theory and methods of first and second-language analysis.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Ellis, R. (1994), The Study of Secong Language Acquisition. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Knowles, G., Wichmann, A. and Alderson, P. (eds.) (1996), Working with Speech. London, Longman. Seliger, H. and Shohamy, E. (1989), Second Language Research Methods. Oxford, Oxford University Press.

Unit Texts:

Cook, V. (1996), Second Language Learning and Language Teaching (second edition). London, Arnold.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Critical analysis of a reading 20%, Development of teaching materials designed to help language students overcome an identified area of difficulty 10%, Examination 25%, Oral presentation of a research proposal 5%, Participation 10%, Preparation of a research paper 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y