TSL 661 - Second Language Acquisition

Institution:

Missouri Western State University

Subject:

English as a Second Language

Description:

Offered: Sp. This course includes a study of the theories of first and second language acquisition specifically as related to the teaching of English as a second language and foreign languages. Subtopics of this area of study include: bilingualism, cognitive styles, communicative styles, personality factors, socio-cultural differences among learners, learning theory, models of language acquisition, strategies used by adults and children in acquiring second or third language and the application of these factors to the ESOL and foreign language learning situations. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in TSL660.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Web Based

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Institution Website:

missouriwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 271-4200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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