AJ3BP_OSJA Language Acquisition

Faculty of Education
Spring 2005
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Petra Hoydenová
Timetable
Tue 12:00–12:45 učebna 59
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Language Acquisition is a relatively new field of study which seeks to understand the processes of learning a native (FLA - First Language Acquisition) or a second language (SLA - Second Language Acquisition). An understanding of second language acquisition is extremely useful for language teachers as it can help them develop appropriate instructional strategies. The seminar focuses on the key concepts of SLA and their application in the language classroom. Moreover, a number of recent ELT methods and approaches are presented and discussed.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, aims and objectives, basic terminology. 2. Factors influencing language acquisition. 3. Stephen Krashen and his language acquisition model. 4. Language acquisition and age: Quantitative research presentation. 5. Bilingualism: Qualitative research (case study) presentation. 6. Learning styles and Multiple Intelligences. 7. Learning strategies. Learner training. 8. Traditional methods of ELT: Grammar-Translation Method, Direct Method. 9. Traditional methods of ELT: Audio-Lingual Method. 10. Humanistic approaches: Total Physical Response, Suggestopedia. 11. Communicative Approach and Post-Method Era.
Literature
  • LIGHTBOWN, Patsy and Nina Margaret SPADA. How languages are learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1993, xv, 135. ISBN 0194371697. info
  • ELLIS, Rod. Second language acquisition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997, x, 147 s. ISBN 0-19-437212-X. info
  • OXFORD, Rebecca L. Language learning strategies :what every teacher should know. Boston: Heinle & Heinle, 1990, xxii, 342. ISBN 0-8384-2862-2. info
  • SINCLAIR, Barbara and Gail ELLIS. Learning to learn English : a course in learner training : teacher's book. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989, vi, 154. ISBN 0521338166. info
  • ELLIS, Gail and Barbara SINCLAIR. Learning to learn English : a course in learner training : learner's book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989, viii, 118. ISBN 0521338166. info
  • LARSEN-FREEMAN, Diane. Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford: University Press, 1986, 142 s. ISBN 0-19-434133-X. info
  • Approaches and methods in language teaching : a description and analysis. Edited by Jack C. Richards - Theodore S. Rodgers. 7. vyd. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991, viii, 171. ISBN 0521320933. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Credit requirements: 1.80% attendance 2.active participation 3.a short presentation 4.seminar paper based on small-scale research
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2004.
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