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LING 207 Second Language Acquisition

This course introduces students to the field of second language acquisition (SLA) from various theoretical perspectives. We will discuss features of the second language (L2) learner (age, aptitude, memory abilities, motivation, etc.) and his/her environment (classroom, immersion, naturalistic setting, study abroad, etc.) and the L2 learning process including linguistic factors and processes and social dimensions that influence L2 learning. As we deal with these topics, we will also look at the implications of SLA findings for the teaching of second languages and discuss current classroom practices. Students will read scholarly articles and learn to conduct a small research project on an aspect of second language acquisition of their choice. This course counts toward the Spanish major and the Linguistics minor and fulfills the (RW) research writing requirement.