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Course: Second language learning theories
Time15-18 Wednesday
Instructor: D. N. Ansari Mahabadi
d.n.ansarimahabadi@gmail.com
1st semester, 94-95
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Aims
learning a second language involves the acquisition and modification of knowledge, skills, strategies, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior. This course deals with theories and models on how second language learning takes place and which factors influence it. Theoretical foundations, current developments and approaches in SLA which are closely related to paradigm shifts in linguistics, psychology, and sociology will be discussed as well.
Topics to be covered during the course
I. Epistemological issues in second language acquisition research
II. Cognitive perspectives on SLA
III. Cognitive accounts of second language production
IV. Socio-cultural/Sociolinguistic perspectives to SLA
V. Input, interaction and output in SLA
VI. The Universal Grammar Model and Second Language Acquisition
VII. Individual differences in second Language Learning Process
VIII. Pragmatic aspects of learner language
IX. Constructivism
X. Form focused instruction and second language acquisition
XI. Neuropsychology of second language acquisition
XII. Minimalism and second language acquisition
XIII. Future directions for SLA
Course requirements
A. Active participation in classroom discussions (15%)
B. Presentations and reports (15%)
C. Preparing a publishable article (30%)
D. Final examination (40%)
Tentative References
Mitchell, R. & Myles, F. (2004). Second language learning theories. London:
OUP.
Schunk, D.H. (2004). Learning theories, fourth ed. New Jersy: Merril Prentice
Hall
Hergenhahn, B.R. & Olson, M.H. (1997). An introduction to theories of learning,
fifth ed.US: Prentice Hall
Mackay, A. (2007). Conversational interaction in SLA. Spain: OUP
Gass, S.M. and selinker, L. (2008). Second language acquisition, third ed.
Ellis, R. (2003). Task based language learning and teaching. London: OUP
Ellis, et al (2009). Implicit and explicit knowledge in SLA, testing and teaching.
GB: short Run Press Ltd.
Ellis, R. (2003). The study of second language acquisition.GB: OUP
Ellis, R. (2008). The study of second language acquisition. OUP
Ellis, R. (2005). Analyzing learner language. OUP
Ellis, R. (1997). Second language acquisition. OUP
Ellis. R. (1990). Instructed second language acquisition. Blackwell
Hedge, T. (2000). Teaching and learning in the language classroom. China: OUP
Nunan, D. (1999). Second language teaching and learning. Canada:Newbury
House
Cook, v. (1993). Linguistics and second language acquisition. London: The
Macmillan Press
Robinson, P. (2008). Handbook of cognitive linguistics and second language
acquisition. Blackwell Publishing
Ferris, D. (2002). Treatment of error in second language student writing. University of
Michigan
Tomlinson, B.T. (2007). Language acquisition and development. Continuum
Preston, D.R. (1989). Sociolinguistics and second language acquisition. Blackwell
Coady, J. (1997). Second language vocabulary acquisition. CUP
Dodigovic, M. (2005). Artificial intelligence in 2nd language learning. Multilingual
Matters
Hinkel, E. (1999). Culture in second language teaching and learning. CUP
Hyland, K. & Hyland, F. (2006). Feedback in second language writing. CUP
Catherine J. & doughty, M.H. (2003). The handbook of second language acquisition.
Blackwell
White, L. (2003). Second language acquisition and Universal Grammar. CUP
Sharwood, S.M. (1994). Second language learning theoretical foundations. Longman
Herschensohn, S.R. (2000). Minimalism and second language acquisition. Benjamins
Towell, R. (1994). Approaches to second language acquisition. Multilingual matters
Lantolf, J.P. & Thorne, S.L. (2006). Sociocultural theory and the genesis of second
language development. OUP
Jordon, G. (2004). Theory construction in second language acquisition. Benjamins
SLAِC. J. Doughty and M.H (2003). The handbook of
Relevant articles are also included