Spring 2024 - LING 360 D100
Introduction to Applied Linguistics (3)
Class Number: 1932
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Claudia Wei Wah Wong
weiwahw@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
LING 282W.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Theoretical and practical aspects of second language learning.
COURSE DETAILS:
LING 360 introduces some of the major themes in the field of second language acquisition (SLA) and second language pedagogy. The course concentrates on adult learners of English as a second or other language, but we’ll also look at research on younger learners and learners of languages other than English. Knowing the mechanisms of language acquisition will enhance your understanding of your students’ needs, challenges they face, and you will be better prepared to tackle those arising issues by having a more realistic rundown of a lesson or developing learning materials and tasks for them.
Topics to be included but not limited to: L2 learning motivation, learning strategies, Age of Acquisition (AoA), other personal factors influencing SLA.
Grading
- Short Quizzes (4) 40%
- Short Assignments (2) 40%
- Final Reflection Paper 20%
NOTES:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca).
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Brown, S. & Larson-Hall, J. (2012). Second Language Acquisition Myths. University of Michigan Press. ISBN: 978-0472034987
RECOMMENDED READING:
None.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities.
Please note that a grade of “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.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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