Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - LING 410 D100

Theories of Applied Linguistics (3)

Class Number: 1790

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Dr. S. K. Hilgendorf
    skh7@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-8583
    Office: RCB 9211

  • Prerequisites:

    LING 360 and 9 units of upper division Linguistics.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Explores the range of theories that are used within applied linguistics, including issues of theory evaluation and application. Students with credit for LING 480 or LING 481 with this topic may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Explores the range of theories that are used within applied linguistics, including issues of theory evaluation and application.  In the class we will examine various theories to explain the acquisition of second/foreign languages.  Objectives include a) examining multiple factors that influence language acquisstion and understanding the main phenomena common to most learners of a second language; b) examining in depth various theories that have been offered to explain the complex processes involved in learning an additional language; c) discussing the role of instruction and materials development in second language acquisition; and d) critically reading and evaluating research on second language acquisition.

Grading

  • Attendance 10%
  • Participation & Preparation 30%
  • Term Paper 30%
  • Exam 1 15%
  • Exam 2 15%

NOTES:

 


It is strongly recommended that you see the Student Advisor regarding your degree requirements at least two semesters before you plan to graduate.  Unless you meet both faculty and major/minor requirements, your graduation cannot be approved.

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/standards.html.

Please note that a grade "FD" (Failed-Dishonesty) may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.

All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course.

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Mitchell, Rosamond, Florence Myles and Emma Marsden. 2012. Second Language Learning Theories, 3rd edition. London: Arnold/Routledge.
ISBN: 978-1-44-416310-0

Wong, Wynne. 2005. Input Enhancement: From Theory and Research to the Classroom. McGraw-Hill Second Language Professional Series. Monographs in Second Language Learning and Teaching. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 9780072887259

Additional readings supplied by the instructor.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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