Hauptseminar How languages are learned a theoretical approach

>>>> You need to register for this course at http://www.uni-kassel.de/go/flul-anmeldung before April 1st, 2008 (12:00)!! <<<< The course „How languages are learned: a theoretical aproach“ will focus on theories and research in the area of second language acquisition. We will explore the concepts that a number of different researchers have developed in this field. Some of the fundamental questions that will be raised include: - Is language learning just like any other kind of learning? - How important are imitation and practice for language learning? - Does it help to correct learners when they make errors? - What is the importance of interaction, negotiation and collaboration? - Is there a role for the L1 in L2 learning? We will also devote attention to individual learner characteristics such as attitude, aptitude, age, and so on, and different contexts of language learning. In addition, we will explore learners' errors as well as compare natural and instructional environments for second language learning. Finally we will look at the various proposals for the most effective way to teach second languages. Part of this seminar is the reflexion on our own language learning process. Therefore, students attending this course also need to take the 'Uebung' -How languages are learned: practical implementations- since this course is designed as a language course in which we will learn Spanish. Required: Lightbown, Patsy M. & Spada, Nina. (2007) (3rd edition) . How Languages are Learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press Ellis, Rod. (2005) (11th edition). Second Language Acquisition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Optional: Brown, H. Douglas. (1994). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching (third edition). Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prenctice Hall. Butzkamm, Wolfgang. (1990). Five Hypotheses about Language Learning and Teaching. Die Neueren Sprachen 89:3, 1990, p. 264-278. Saville-Troike, Muriel. (1988). Private speech: evidence for second language learning strategies during the 'silent' period. J. Child Language 15 (1988), 567-590. Krashen, Stephen: Speaking of English Interviewee: Dr. Stephen Krashen, Interviewer: Andy Tighe, Producer: Sean Keegan, BBC English (April 12th and 19th 1996). Lier van, Leo. (2004). The Ecology and Semiotics of Language Learning. Boston: Kluwer. Mitchell, R. & Myles, F. (2004). Second language learning theories (2nd edition). London: Edward Arnold. Omaggio Hadley, Alice. (1993). Teaching Language in Context (second edition). Boston, Mass. Heinle & Heinle. Bemerkung>>>> You need to register for this course at http://www.uni-kassel.de/go/flul-anmeldung before April 1st, 2008 (12:00)!! VoraussetzungenStudents also need to sign up for -How languages are learned: practical implementations-. FB 02 Institut für Anglistik / Amerikanistik Uni Kassel SS 2008 Anglistik/Englisch Amerikanistik Prof. Dr. Finkbeiner Claudia