TESL 505 - Second Language Acquisition

Institution:

Azusa Pacific University

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Description:

This course examines the process of acquiring a language, focusing on second language acquisition. Questions explored include: What is the nature of language proficiency? What regular patterns characterize the process of language acquisition? What strategies do successful language learners employ? How do linguistic, affective, cognitive, and social factors affect second language development? What is the role of language teaching in facilitating the process of second language acquisition?

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.apu.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 969-3434

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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