EDUC-270 - Language Acquisition: Theory & Practice - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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Language Acquisition: Theory & Practice will review theories of first and second language acquisition. As well, participants will read and discuss the developmental stages of learning a language in preparation to analyzing and assessing it in a practical situation.
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Part of the:CAREER TRAINING (EDUCATION) Department
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Prerequisites : EDUC 260,
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week.
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
identify and discuss developmental theories of language acquisition;
explain the development stages of language learning, i.e. critical periods and sequences;
identify and discuss theories of second language acquisition;
explore ways to promote language learning;
select and apply language acquisition theory to a practical situation; and
explain the process and evaluation of first language learning.
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Text and Materials:
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To be determined.
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Other Resources:
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To be determined.
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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This course is intended for the following individuals:
Current FN language teachers who are fluent speakers.Certified teachers who are sufficiently fluent to complete oral course work in the native language being taught.Classroom teachers who are partnered with language teachers who are sufficiently fluent to complete oral course work in the native language being taught.Current B.Ed. student (minimum of third year standing) working toward becoming a language teacher who are sufficiently fluent to complete oral course work in the native language being taught.
Education Council approved June 2004.
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