EDTE 308 — Second Language Learning
Teacher Education · University of Ghana
This course surveys prominent theories and current research findings in the field of Second Language Learning. Emphasis is given to the ways these theories and research shape pedagogical practices in the language classroom. Major theoretical concepts and methods of analysis in the field are discussed. Topics include behaviourism and contrastive analysis, mentalism and creative construction, learner errors and error analysis. Also, Schumann‘s acculturation model, Krashen‘s monitor model, Bialystok‘s model of SLA, language learner strategies, and personality factors influencing SLA are investigated.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 400
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- EDTE 206 — Adolescent Literacy Development
- EDTE 306 — Teaching English Clause Structure and Pronunciation
- EDTE 307 — English Language Curriculum Design
- EDTE 400 — Project Work
- EDTE 401 — Internship
- EDTE 402 — Teaching Mathematics with Technology
- EDTE 403 — Action research
- EDTE 404 — Teacher as a Professional
- EDTE 405 — Techniques and Principles of Second Language Teaching
- EDTE 406 — Seminar in Mathematics Education
- EDTE 407 — Designing Science Learning Environments
- EDTE 408 — Seminar in English Education
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 2 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Humanities (2017).