LAI 582LEC - Principles of Language Acquisition 1st and 2nd

This course will examine first and second language acquisition in order to understand the linguistic, psychological and social processes that underlie their learning and use. Goals include introducing major second language research techniques, comparing significant theories of language acquisition, understanding the development of and analyzing learner language, linking research to classroom practice, and reflecting on the effectiveness of classroom practice in the light of current research.

Credits: 3