EDU 7040 - Theory&Prac of Sec Lang Acquis

Institution:

Yeshiva University

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course will explore the structure and processes by which second languages are acquired and developed, applying linguistics, developmental and cognitive psychology and anthropology to the teaching of second languages. Discussions of approaches and issues in second language acquisition will be covered. The course will include various acquisition models as well as the role of culture in language learning. The goal will be to integrate the current research in second language acquisition in the school age child in each of the topics into good instructional practices. Instructional strategies will be modeled and debriefed throughout the course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.yu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 960-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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