This unit explores a variety of approaches to the study of second and foreign language acquisition in both instructed and naturalistic settings. The unit focuses on the range of factors that influence the learning/acquisition of a second language, as well as ways of studying the characteristics of learner language. Throughout the unit, participants are encouraged to reflect on the relevance of second language acquisition research to their own experiences as both language learners and professionals working in educational contexts or other language-related areas. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Peter Roger
Prerequisites: Admission to MAppLing in (TESOL or LSP) or PGDipAppLing in TESOL or MSpchLngPath or MTransInterMAppLing or MCommDis
