Second Language Acquisition

3 Credits

Introduces theories of second language acquisition (SLA) and explores current research that addresses the psycholinguistic, affective, and sociocultural dimensions of learning a second language (L2), specifically as they relate to multilingual learners (MLs). SLA theory is fundamental to ESL practitioners’ training in teaching and supporting MLs effectively. Although this course has a theoretical focus, practical understanding of how to apply these theories in teaching will also be emphasized.