Second Language Acquisition: Concepts, Curriculum and Assessment.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. This course is designed as an introduction to the processes of second language acquisition, with a focus on SLA theories and concepts and how they apply in classroom settings. The course addresses the application of SLA theories, principles and current research to the use of curriculum and assessment. In-depth analysis of readings will enhance the students’ understanding of SLA and the research related to this field. Students examine videos of classroom teaching, analyzing the application of SLA theories utilized in various instructional settings.