Theory & Pedagogy of Sec Lang

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This course will explore key concepts in linguistics and second language learning, including influential movements in the historical development of the field of Second Language Acquisition, language acquisition theories and hypotheses, learning mechanisms, learner variables, and sociolinguistic/sociocultural theory. We will engage in critical exploration of key research in SLA, identifying how movements grew out of and in contrast to one another and how studies contribute to our understanding of the role of the language, the role of the learner, the role of the teacher, and the role of the broader educational, institutional and social context in second language acquisition. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate College of Health and Human Sciences School of Education