Course - First and Second Language Acquisition - ENG2153
ENG2153 - First and Second Language Acquisition
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 100/100 | 3 days |
Course content
Course content
The course provides an introduction to First and Second language (L1 & L2) acquisition with a special focus on how theoretical knowledge of these phenomena can be employed in improving the methods for L2 instruction and for practical purposes in education and language teaching.
Learning outcome
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course can
- describe the main aspects of child language development with respect to phonology, vocabulary and grammar
- explain methods used to investigate children's linguistic development
- provide an account of the distinctive features and possible causes of atypical language acquisition
- describe and evaluate different theoretical models for explaining the acquisition of language
- provide an account of the debate over the extent to which human beings' innate language capacity can be seen as a self-contained module specific to the species
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course can
- discuss differences and similarities between first and second language acquisition
- evaluate how theoretical knowledge about language acquisition can be used to improve foreign language teaching methods
Learning methods and activities
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, online activities, and individual supervision. This course will make use of flexible teaching forms, and a high degree of student activity is required.
Students should expect that this 7.5 credit course equates with approximately 10 hours of work per week, including teaching time.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation, approx. 20 minutes
Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation, approx. 20 minutes
Further on evaluation
About the assessment
The exam must be answered in English. The course is assessed by a written home examination (3 days), approx. 2500 words.
Recommended previous knowledge
ENG1101 or equivalent approved course.
Course materials
Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English Language
- English
- English Linguistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Home exam 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home exam 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"