US 324 - Understanding Language Learning

Institution:

Arcadia University

Subject:

Description:

This course addresses the processes of language learning from a variety of disciplinary orientations (in particular socio-cultural and cognitive perspectives) and engages students in an understanding of the structure and sound systems of English in relation to other languages and in relation to a variety of teaching/learning strategies. By focusing both on a comparison of language structures and sound systems as well as theories of second language acquisition and development, this course allows students to learn about differences between learning a first and a second language and the influences of these processes on instructional principles. This course includes a language-learning component for students in the course that will allow them to reflect on their own learning processes in relation to language learning theories and to compare English to another language. Students will have opportunities to read about immigrant experiences in the US and collaborate with local bilingual community organizations and community members to experience language learning with a language partner. The course fulfills a requirement for ESL certification in the state of Pennsylvania.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.