Theories & Models in Language

Catalog description

The course introduces teacher candidates interested in ESL to theories and models in language acquisition, processes of language acquisition, especially the process of learning a second or additional language. Emphasis will be given to learning environments, the characteristics of interaction and participation, and contexts that facilitate second language acquisition. The course will also explore linguistic factors and processes in second language acquisition (SLA) and examine how they are influenced by the learner's home language. This course requires a 15-hour field experience.