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LING 320

Second Language Acquisition

3 units

Fall 2025

Topics

  • Course overview & Introduction Foundations of SLA: - Theories of learning (Empiricism vs. Rationalism)

Readings

  • Hummel, K.M. (2021). Introducing Second Language Acquisition. Perspectives & Practices (2nd Edition). Wiley Blackwell. Accompanied by a Companion Website
    required
  • Baker, C., & Wright, W. (2021). Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism (7th Edition). Bristol, UK: Multilingual Matters
    recommended
  • Gass, S. M., Behney, J, & Plonsky, L. (Eds.) (2020). Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory Course (5th Edition). Routledge
    recommended
  • Lowen, S., & Sato, M. (2024). A Practical Guide to Second Language Teaching and Learning. Cambridge University Press
    recommended
  • Mitchell, R., Miles, F., & Marsden, E. (2019). Second Language Learning Theories (4th Edition). Routledge
    recommended
Fall 2024

Topics

  • Course overview & Introduction Foundations of SLA: - Theories of learning (Empiricism vs. Rationalism)

Readings

  • Hummel, K.M. (2021). Introducing Second Language Acquisition. Perspectives & Practices (2nd Edition). Wiley Blackwell. Accompanied by a Companion Website
    required
  • Baker, C., & Wright, W. (2021). Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism (7th Edition). Bristol, UK: Multilingual Matters
    recommended
  • Gass, S. M., Behney, J, & Plonsky, L. (Eds.) (2020). Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory Course (5th Edition). Routledge
    recommended
  • Mitchell, R., Miles, F., & Marsden, E. (2019). Second Language Learning Theories (4th Edition). Routledge
    recommended
  • Saville-Troike, M., & Barto, K. (2017). Introducing Second Language Acquisition (3rd Edition) . Cambridge University Press
    recommended
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