Language Pedagogy
- Course Code:
- 15PLIC015
- Unit value:
- 1
- Taught in:
- Full Year
Objectives and learning outcomes of the course
Students will be familiarized with a number of Second Language Learning Theories and models of Second Language Acquisition; with research methods in the field of Language Learning, and with a number of other topical issues within the field of Language Education. They will be able to apply this knowledge to the study and to the teaching practice of their language of interest.
Workload
A total of 22 weeks teaching with 3 hours classroom contact per week.Method of assessment
One three-hour written examination in May/June (70%); one essay of 2,500 words to be submitted on day 5, week 10, term 1 (15%); one essay of 2,500 words to be submitted on day 5, week before reading week, term 2 (15%).Suggested reading
A comprehensive reading list for this course will be supplied by the convenor at the beginning of the course.
