Language Acquisition

• Topics

  • What is Language Acquisition?
  • First and Second Language Acquisition: Similarities and Differences
  • Language Development
  • Variability in Language Learning
  • Interaction and Learning
  • Cognition and Learning
  • Social Aspects of Learning
  • Individual Differences
  • Explicit Instruction
  • Implicit Instruction

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  • Instructional Methods

    • Audio/Video conferencing
    • Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
    • Embedded Multimedia
    • Online assignment submission
    • Podcasting/Leacture capture
    • Standard Media
    • Streaming Multimedia
    • Web links

  • Online Materials

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    • Online Assessment
    • FAQs
    • Audio-Video streaming

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This subject examines how languages are acquired, whether for young children acquiring their first language(s) or older learners acquiring a second or subsequent language. It examines the various theories used to explain the processes of acquisition and explores the various empirical studies used to test these theories.

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• Assignment 1 - Report (60%)
• Assignment 2 - Non-Invigilated Exam — Short answer responses (40%)

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