Prospectus

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Focus 3+4: Aspects of Japanese as a second language

Course
2008-2009

This course examines various aspects of learning and using a second language, with a particular emphasis on Japanese as a second language. Because research on second language acquisition (SLA) is multi-disciplinary in nature, the course will introduce and review linguistic, psychological and social aspects of SLA that underlie the process of adult language learning. General issues that will be discussed include the role of native language, communicative strategies in language use, the use of gesture in speech production, language and cognition, input and interaction, acquisition of writing systems.
The class meets once a week. Class hours will be divided into lectures and seminars.

Rooster

Thursdays 09-11 in Lipsius/227

See: rooster

Leerdoelen

  1. To foster understanding in issues that relate to second language acquisition and use.
    1. To develop the ability to think critically about research findings in the field, and present opinions and arguments in written and oral form.
    2. To raise awareness of one’s own language learning, and cultivate the ability to relate one’s own learning situations to theories/findings in the field

Literatuur

N.Spada & P. M. Lightbown. (2006). How languages are learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Toetsing

Participation element (30%), Analytical element (20%), Research paper (30%), Exam (20%)

Informatie

This course is a part of “Keuzepakket Japanse Studies”

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