EDU 567 - Theories of Second Language Acquisition

This course provides an overview of Second Language Acquisition theories and research. The focus of the course is to engage students in examining and understanding 1) the various theoretical lenses that ground research and practice in TESOL, 2) foundational research on how languages are learned, and 3) applications of theory and research to practice in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) education. This course frames second language acquisition as a complex phenomenon and aims to generate in students a personally meaningful, context-relevant understanding of the phenomenon. Students will be able to relate current theories of SLA and existing empirical research to their daily needs as teachers.

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