Applied Linguistics LANE 423-DA-Updated PDF
Applied Linguistics LANE 423-DA-Updated PDF
Applied Linguistics LANE 423-DA-Updated PDF
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Course Description:
This is a three hour credit course that familiarizes students with the various subdisciplines in the field
of Applied Linguistics including psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. However, it concentrates
mainly on providing a comprehensive picture of the theoretical foundations of language learning
and teaching as well as information about classroom research and activities. Topics include
language learning and teaching, first language acquisition, age and acquisition, human learning,
styles and strategies, and personality factors.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Argue for/ against the CPH based on the neurological, sociobiological, phonological,
cognitive, affective, and linguistic differences between children and adults.
Discuss the effect of transfer, interference, and overgeneralization in the process of acquiring
a second language.
Discuss the implication of inductive and deductive approaches of reasoning for SLA.
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Relate Aptitude and Intelligence to language learning.
Discuss different learning strategies and communication strategies and relate them to SLA
Discuss motivation theories and identify the role of motivation in second language learning.
Course Outcomes:
Description of the knowledge to be acquired:
This course will enable students to:
Develop an awareness of the various sub-disciplines within the field of Applied Linguistics.
Gain a broadly-based understanding of first and second language acquisition.
Understand how people learn- or fail to learn- a second language.
Understand the theoretical foundations of language teaching & learning.
Differentiate between the various models, theories and research findings within the field of
SLA.
Know the current work in the field of Applied Linguistics.
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Conduct an online research
Manage basic computer skills
Write a term paper on a linguistic topic
Course Content:
The following chapters are to be covered in LANE 423 course for Spring semester 2011:
- Chapter 1: Language, Learning, and Teaching
- Chapter 2: First Language Acquisition
- Chapter 3: Age and Acquisition
- Chapter 4: Human Learning
- Chapter 5: Styles and Strategies
- Chapter 6: Personality Factors
Required Textbook:
Brown, D. H. (2007). Principles of language learning and teaching (5th ed.). New York: Longman.
Supplementary Textbooks:
Cook, G. (2008). Applied linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Davies, A. & Elder, C. (2006). The handbook of applied linguistics. London: Blackwell.
Kaplan, R. (2005). The Oxford handbook of applied linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Lightbown, P. M., & Spada, N. (2006). How languages are learned (3rd ed.). Oxford: Oxford
University Press.
Mitchell, R. & Miles, F. (1998). Second language learning theories. London: Arnold.
Ellis, R. (1994). The study of second language acquisition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Course Assessment:
1 Quiz I 6 20%
3 Quiz II 12 20%
Total 100%
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Attendance Policy:
- Students are expected to be punctual and attend all classes.
- Being absent for more than 20% of allocated course time means that the student will receive a
DN (denied from final exam) grade which is equivalent to an F.
General Policies:
- Course materials can be found at http://halroqi.kau.edu.sa < English < Spring 2011 <
Applied Linguistics.
- Announcements will be posted online. To check the latest announcements, go to
- Students are expected to check the instructor’s website the day before every class.
- There will be NO make-up exams.
- Medical reports cannot be received in class. To present a medical report, please come to the
instructor’s office during office hours.
- During classes and exams, mobile phones should be switched off or set to silent mode.
- Students are expected to know and abide by University policies governing student conduct.
- Students are expected to exhibit a high level of personal and academic integrity and honesty.
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Spring 2011 – Applied Linguistics – LANE 423 – Section DA - Course Timeline
(Tentative)
Sun 13 Feb
0 Add-and-Drop Period
Tues 15 Feb
Sun 20 Feb
1 Add-and-Drop Period
Tues 22 Feb
Midterm Break
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Sun 17 Apr Chapter 3: Age & Acquisition
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Tues 19 Apr Chapter 3: Age & Acquisition
Final Examinations