Key information
- Faculty
- IOE
- Teaching department
- Culture, Communication and Media
- Credit value
- 30
- Restrictions
-
This module is only available for Applied Linguistics and TESOL (In-Service and Pre-Service) students. The Autumn term groups are open to students in the Applied Linguistics and TESOL In-service programmes. The summer term group is open to MA TESOL Pre-Service students and students on part-time or mod/flex modes of study on any of the three programmes.
- Timetable
-
Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
The aim of this module is to provide a general introduction to theories and approaches in second language acquisition (SLA). Various theoretical and empirical issues in the field are discussed, together with learner-internal and learner-external factors that influence the course of second language development. In particular, the module aims to provide you with an understanding of cognitive-interactionist and usage-based perspectives of SLA, and the roles of learner factors, such as age, first language and individual difference variables. The module also explores how SLA theory and research may be applied to aspects of second language teaching.
The key aims of this module are to:
- enhance familiarity with key concepts in second language acquisition research, as a basis for critically understanding and developing professional practices;
- develop awareness of and ability to critique and design empirical research on topics related to SLA;
- develop an expert and personally relevant understanding of theoretical and empirical issues in the field;
- understand the relationship between theory, research, and classroom applications;
- achieve increased awareness of how a range of relevant research and research methods can be used for the development of your own research projects in the area.
Key areas to be covered are:
- Key concepts in SLA
- Child language acquisition
- Age effects
- Cross-linguistic influences
- Learner language
- Input, interaction, and output
- Cognitive perspectives
- Individual differences
- Instructed second language acquisition
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
0
- Module leader
-
Professor Andrea Revesz
- Who to contact for more information
- ioe.alt@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Letter Grade
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
92
- Module leader
-
Professor Andrea Revesz
- Who to contact for more information
- ioe.alt@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 3 听听听
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
0
- Module leader
-
Dr Effrosyni Argyri
- Who to contact for more information
- ioe.alt@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 3 听听听
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Letter Grade
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
12
- Module leader
-
Dr Effrosyni Argyri
- Who to contact for more information
- ioe.alt@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
听
Close
