The Second Language Learning Experience
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The Second Language Learning Experience
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Course Code: MMALIE_05
Masters Level Module
This module begins with a critique of mainstream SLA research and proposes that in addition to a focus on the linguistic and cognitive constraints on second language development and the benefit of conversational interaction to second language development, there is a need for a focus on a number of factors which influence, both negatively and positively, second language development. Among the factors to be considered are the effects of age; the role of aptitude and intelligence; the influence of learning style and personality on learning strategies; the interaction between language, culture and identity (including questions of gender and ethnicity)…
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Course Code: MMALIE_05
Masters Level Module
This module begins with a critique of mainstream SLA research
and proposes that in addition to a focus on the linguistic and
cognitive constraints on second language development and the
benefit of conversational interaction to second language
development, there is a need for a focus on a number of factors
which influence, both negatively and positively, second language
development. Among the factors to be considered are the effects of
age; the role of aptitude and intelligence; the influence of
learning style and personality on learning strategies; the
interaction between language, culture and identity (including
questions of gender and ethnicity); the effects of beliefs about
language, learning and teaching; and the influence of attitudes and
motivation. Sessions will be organised around a combination of
lectures and group discussions. In some cases group discussions
will be student led. This module is assessed by a coursework
assignment of 5,000 words in length.
Related Programmes
Bilingual Learners MA
TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) (Distance Learning) MA
TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) MA
English, Globalization and Language Policy MA
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