Browse Hierarchy EDUC7012: Language Acquisition: Principles and Practice

The module deals with theoretical and practical approaches to language acquisition and focuses on second-language acquisition. It takes a selective view of theoretical approaches and does not seek to serve as an exhaustive treatment of language-acquisition theories and pedagogies. Approaches which are of special relevance to language learning and education are given priority. Key themes that recur throughout the sessions include linguistic variation, codeswitching, sociopolitics and language policy, and language teacher training. This is a core TESOL module.