Second Language Learning

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Second Language Learning (ELG363)

Applications Open: 01 April 2022

Applications Close: 15 June 2022

Next Available Intake: July 2022

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1378 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

This course looks at second language acquisition and its relationship to language teaching. The textbook and the Study Guide discuss how second and foreign languages are learned. In addition to looking at recent influential theories of second language learning, the course will examine other important factors such as the personality of the learner, language teaching methodology and learner language. **Note: The ECA for this course may consist of a project that builds on data gathered in TMA01 and/or TMA02. Although RESIT students have already passed OCAS and will not submit new TMA work as part of their RESIT, these students may need to gather new data for the RESIT ECA, as specified in the guidelines of the new TMA(s). Any questions about this matter should be directed to the course AF or the programme team.**

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Introduction; Focus Areas 1-4
Language Learning in Early Childhood
Contexts for Second Language Learning
Second Language Learner; Individual Differences & Learner Language
Second Language Learning in the Classroom
Second Language Learning in Singapore; Popular Ideas about Language Learning

Learning Outcome

Examine common attitudes about language acquisition and language learning
Illustrate the stages of first and second language development
Appraise influential theories of second language learning
Compose an analysis of the effectiveness of different classroom styles and teaching materials in second language learning and teaching
Analyse the issue of individual differences in first and second language development
Demonstrate knowledge of different classroom techniques and theories (e.g., by analyzing excerpts from textbooks or through classroom observation)