SLAT 601

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Survey of Second Language Teaching and Acquisition: Theory and Practice

Language Studies College of Humanities

Course Description

Research in second language teaching; theories of language learning; historical trends and current practices and issues in language education.

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Note

For 1st year SLaT students only.

Title

Quantitative and Qualitative Research Evaluation

Learning Outcome

Critically evaluate both quantitative and qualitative research in second language education and explain theoretical and practical differences between the two.

Title

Teaching and Assessing Language and Culture

Learning Outcome

Discuss current thinking on how best to teach and assess language and culture.

Title

Major Theories and Historical Trends

Learning Outcome

Summarize major theories and historical trends of language teaching methodology and learning.

Title

Literature Review and Annotated Bibliography

Learning Outcome

Write an annotated bibliography and review of the literature or annotated bibliography on a topic related to second language teaching.