Course Objective:
To enable students to equip themselves with theories of second language learning with a view to applying theories to the teaching of English. The course is also aimed at showing how learners utilize the language data made available to them both outside and inside the classroom and thus enable teachers to have an explicit idea about language learning.
Course Description This course is intended to equip students with theories of Second
Language learning. It is envisaged to
show how language learners behave through an examination of language-learner
language and the processes that produce it. Delivery: 30 Lecturers and 15 Seminars Course Outline Module 1: Psycholinguistics and
Second Language Learning 1.1 Psychological approaches to language
learning (Owens (1982),Chapt2, pp 28-63)
1.2 Introduction to psycholinguistics: language and mind as reflected in
linguistic structure;
development processes of L1 and L2; acquisition, \ comprehension and production of language. (Owens (1982),
pp 28-63; Brown, D. (2000),Chapt 3, pp.67-69;
Doughty, C. & M. Long (2003), Chapt 15, pp 436-486) Module 2: The role of the first language in second language learning 2.1 Contrastive analysis (James, C.
(1980); Owens (1982), Chapt 14, pp 436-437; Brown, D. (2000),Chapt 8, pp.207-210), 2.2 Error
Analysis (Brown, D. (2000),Chapt 8, pp.216-227), 2.3
First
language interference and learner strategy (Brown, D. (2000),Chapt 8, pp.211-213), 2.4
Interlanguage and the natural route of development (Brown, D.
(2000),Chapt 8, pp.215-216), Module 3: Individual learner
differences and L2 acquisition. 3.1 Identification and
classification of learner factors. Doughty, C. & M. Long (2003), Chapt 14,
pp 409-435) 3.2 Individual variations
in L2 acquisition: 3.2.1 Age (critical
period hypothesis, cognitive and affective explnations); Doughty, C. &
M. Long (2003), Chapt 18, pp 539-588)
3.2.1 Affective learner characteristics: attitudes and motivation;
3.2.3 Cognitive Factors: intelligence and aptitude;
3.2.4 Personality Factors.
For 3.2.1-3.2.4 Read: Doughty, C. & M. Long (2003), Chapt
18, pp 589-630); Brown, D. (2000),Chapt 6, pp.142-189) Module 4: Universal hypothesis and L2 acquisition 4.1 Meaning of linguistics universals 4.2 Linguistics universals and L2 acquisition 4.3 Linguistics universals and L1 transfer 4.4 Linguistics universals and interlanguage
development.
For whole of module 4, Read: Doughty, C. & M. Long (2003), Chapt 2, pp 19-42) Module 5: Theories of Second Language Acquisition 5.1
Roles
of theory in L2 acquisition research 5.2
Acculuturation
and nativisation models; accommodation theory; discourse
theory. 5.2
Monitor
model (natural order hypothesis); monitor
hypothesis; input
hypothesis; affective filter hypothesis. For
whole of module 5, Read: Doughty, C. & M. Long (2003), Chapt 4,
pp 63-103;Chapt 21, pp. 717-826) and Brown, D. (2000),Chapt
10, pp.271-299) Module 6: Role of formal instruction in L2 Acquisition 6.1 Effects
of formal instruction on the route of L2 acquisition. 6.2 Effects
on formal instruction on the rate of success of L2 acquisition. 6.3 The
Role of instruction of L2 acquisition.
For whole of module 6, Read: Doughty, C. & M. Long
(2003),
Chapt 10, pp 256-310) Doughty, C. & M. Long (Eds). ((2003). The
Handbook of Second Language Acquisition.
Oxford: Blackwell Brown, H. D. (2000). Principles
of Language Learning and Teaching. London: Longman. James, C. (1980). Contrastive Analysis.
Essex: Longman. Ellis, R.
(1985). Understanding Second Language Acquisition. Oxford: OUP. Supplemental
Readings Bell, R.T.
(1981). An Introduction to Applied Linguistics: Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. London: Batisfords Ac.
& Ed. Ltd. Hatch, E.
(1978). Second Language Acquisition. Rowley, Masss: Newbury House. Larsen –
Freeman, D. (1986). Techniques and principles in Language Teaching.
N.Y.: OUP. Littlewood, W.
(1984). Foeign Second Language Learning. Cambridge: CUP. Richards, J.C.
(1974). Error Analysis. London:
Longman. Assessment:
Test 1 (week 5) :15 marks Test 2 (Week 10) :15 Marks Seminar Presentation : 10 Marks Total 40 marks Final Examination : 60 MarksBasic
Readings