COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this foundational course, we examined and critically reflected on a range of theories, models, and research proposed to account for the process of language learning and considered the implications of different perspectives for instructed language acquisition in diverse contexts. COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES We were able to demonstrate: A. an understanding of key schools of thought and discuss contemporary issues and problems in SLA from different perspectives. B. the ability to identify a set of ‘good theory’ criteria, and use these to evaluate the validity of theories of language and language learning. C. the ability to interpret and evaluate the empirical evidence for second language development from the perspective of the language teaching professional and SLA researcher. D. the ability to recognize how theories of language and language learning can be influenced by spiritual perspectives with potential implications for the theory and practice of language education. E. the ability to articulate how the results of SLA research inform their own theories of language and language learning and the principles by which they would teach a second language in a particular context. F. the ability to interact and collaborate in a professional manner in discussing and applying course content. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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