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64042-01 - Research seminar: Individual differences in [English] Second Language Acquisition: Theory, methods, and issues (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2022 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Zeynep Köylü (zeynep.koylu@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This seminar is a survey of individual learner differences (IDs) and how they influence second language acquisition. It aims to equip students with the tools to understand the key principles and practices in SLA concerning the role of IDs, taking a dynamic systems (DST) perspective to examine IDs. Some of the variables/topics to be discussed in this seminar are motivation, affect, language aptitude, multilingualism, tolerance of ambiguity, and willingness to communicate. By the end of this seminar, you will develop an understanding of these ID variables and how they interact with language development in complex dynamic ways. Students will also be given a chance to analyze L2 performance data in light of some ID variables. |
| Learning objectives | • You will know and discuss the fundamental concepts as to IDs in SLA. • You will be able to identify the role of these concepts in L2 development. • You will be familiar with the relevant research strand in SLA. • You will be able to synthesize SLA theory and ID research in a written assignment. • You will be able to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze some ID variables and how they relate to language development. |
| Bibliography | Required textbook: Dörnyei, Z. & Ryan, S. (2015). "The psychology of the language learner revisited". New York: Routledge. All course readings are accessible on the course platform ADAM. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | This course is open to MA students of English and MSG Sprache und Kommunikation. |
| Course application | Please sign up for this course in MOnA. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 14.15-16.00 | Rosshofgasse (Schnitz), Sitzungsraum S 181 |
Dates
| Modules |
Modul: English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Forschungspraxis und Vertiefung (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Modul: Research in English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Sprache als Prozess (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Attendance and active participation Research report (working in pairs or individually) Presentation of a research article (working in pairs or individually) |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |