SEL8701 : Foundations in Second Language Acquisition
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Sujeewa Hettiarachchi
- Owning School: English Lit, Language & Linguistics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module provides a foundation in second language acquisition. It introduces students to the nature of second language (L2) competence, to the internal and external influences involved in its acquisition, and to how second language acquisition research is conducted.
Outline Of Syllabus
An overview of the main issues, hypotheses, models and theories in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and the research which revolves around them.
Research and issues in SLA
L2 functional morphology
L2 morphosyntax and syntax L1 transfer and universals
Age in L2 morphosyntax/syntax
Input for acquisition of morphosyntax/syntax
Age in L2 phonology
L2 phonology: L1 transfer and universals
Input for acquisition of phonology
Individual psychological differences (aptitude; personality, etc.)
Social context in second language acquisition
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 47 | 1:00 | 47:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 60 | 1:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 60 | 1:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEL2237 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | 50 | 2000-word data analysis & interpretation exercise |
| Essay | 2 | A | 50 | 2000-word essay |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The PROBLEM-SOLVING EXERCISE tests students’ skills in data analysis and interpretation that they will have acquired and practised during seminars.
The ESSAY tests students’ critical and writing skills. Students use the acquired critical skills to explore a topic in Second Language Acquisition and write up their argumentation as a critical essay.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SEL8701's Timetable