EDU3481 Introduction to Language and Second Language Learning (FOEDU)

Units 1.0 (Curriculum Studies) Band 5

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Synopsis

This course covers: Introduction: What is language? The various components of language: the sounds of language (phonetics) the sound patterns of language (phonology) the meanings of language (morphology, semantics, pragmatics) the sentence patterns of language (syntax) the meanings of language at discourse level Language varieties and Language in society and culture. What are the issues in learning and teaching second languages for second language acquisition (SLA)? Differences between first and second language learning; role of errors in second language learning; the route in development of learning a second language; individual differences and effects on attainment rates and levels of proficiency; how a second language can be communicated; selected readings.