Social and Cultural Issues in Second Language Acquisition and Learning

Undergraduate

Critical examination of social and cultural issues relevant to second language acquisition and learning worldwide. Topics may include languages and globalization, linguistic imperialism, second language learning and identity, heritage language maintenance, languages and conflict, second language policy and planning, second language teaching in instructional contexts. Course Format: Seminar, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to Applied Linguistics majors with approval to year 4 (honours), and Applied Linguistics Certificate students. Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.