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ED52042: Second language acquisition

[Page last updated: 15 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Education
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CWES 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Reflection on an aspect of second language acquisition (CWES 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit, students will be able to: discuss the theories and literature relating to second language acquisition; explore how differences between learners will impact their learning; monitor and identify language learning processes; identify key issues relating to language learning in their own cultural and pedagogical contexts; link theory and practice.


Synopsis: Develop an understanding of how second language learning happens from a learner's perspective. You'll discuss theories of language learning and explore the impact of individual differences. You'll also examine other factors that help or impede language learners, such as the learning environment, and reflect on how all these elements are related to your own pedagogical context.

Content: In this unit, you will study: Psycholinguistics Theories of second language acquisition Bilingualism, multilingualism and plurilingualism Cross-linguistic influences Second language development Physical influences on second language acquisition Individual learner differences: psychological, cognitive and affective (motivation) Environmental influences Culture, identity and SLA

Course availability:

ED52042 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Education
  • THED-AFM71 : MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 

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