LING 308 - Principles of Second Language Teaching

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of teaching a second language. Students will learn key insights from second language acquisition (SLA) research and study theoretical models of language acquisition based on this research. Linking theory to practice, students will explore implications for instruction that emanate from this research base and learn to design activities that are harmonious with the mental processes by which the mind acquires language.
Students who receive credit for LING 308 may not receive credit for CML 308 - Principles of Second Language Teaching.

Credit(s): 4

Disciplinary Perspective(s):
None
Interconnecting Perspective(s):
Writing Enhanced
University Graduation Requirement(s):
None

Prerequisite(s): LING 238 - Introduction to Linguistics.