LALS-514 – Understanding Second Language Learning
| Points: | 15 | Prerequisites: | None |
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| Faculty: | Humanities & Soc Sc | Corequisites: | None |
| School: | Linguistics & Applied Language | Restrictions: | ELIN 803 from 2000 onwards |
This course explores the question of how a second language is learned. It focuses on the process involved and the implications of these processes for language pedagogy. Particular emphasis is given to how language use, interaction, and instruction affect the course of language development.
Tuition Fees
2013: domestic $819.75 
international $2,149.95
Recommended reading
Gass, S. M. and Selinker, L. (2008). Second Language Acquisition. New York : Routledge/Taylor and Francis Group. (electronic resource in the library)
Mitchell, R. & Myles, F. (2004). Second Language Learning Theories. London: Arnold.
VanPatten, B. and Williams, J. (2007). Theories in 2nd Language Acquisition. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Trimester 1 2013
* indicates instructor is the course coordinator.
| CRN | From/To | Days | Time | Building [Campus] | Room | Instructor | 10577 (L1) | 21 Mar – 16 Jun 2013 | Thu | 1610 - 1800 | 24 Kelburn Pde [Kelburn] | 103 | Jean Parkinson* Anna Siyanova | 10620 (L1) | 21 Mar – 16 Jun 2013 | tba | [Distance (NZ)] | Jean Parkinson* Anna Siyanova |
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Course Outline Information
For FHSS and NZSM course outlines (current and previous years), please refer to the Course Outlines page on the FHSS website.