Teaching and learning foreign languages
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG2083 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LANG2083
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module introduces you to some major theories of how languages are learned and to some approaches to how languages can be taught. We will consider the differences between first and second language acquisition; whether there is a best age to learn a foreign language; factors affecting language learning; the role of technology in language learning and teaching; the role of culture in language classroom. Students will have the opportunity to investigate one or more of these questions in their assessed essays.
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Target Students
Available for Subsidiary and JYA/Exchange students.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 20 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 20 weeks
22 staff-led, 50 student-led, 28 assessment & revision
Assessment
- 30% Coursework: Poster presentation
- 70% Coursework: 2000 word essay
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
Introduce students to major theories of language acquisition; create awareness of a number of factors that can help or hinder language learning; understand their own language learning process and critically evaluate different methodologies. Identifying and engaging with relevant literature.Learning Outcomes
a) Knowledge & Understanding
- A2 Knowledge and (critical) understanding of basic concepts of applied linguistics. (T, P, A)
- D3 Work productively as part of a team. (P)
- A5 Awareness and understanding of the differences and similarities between English language and other languages that students speak or are studying. (T, P, A)
b) Intellectual skills – the ability to:
- B2 Reflect critically and judge in the light of evidence and argument. (T, P, A)
- B3 Understand concepts and ideas and relate them to specific problems. (T, P, A)
- B4 Identify and describe questions and problems. (T, P, A)
c) Transferable skills – the ability to:
- D1 Communicate information, ideas and arguments in English in writing. (P, A)
- D4 Work productively independently. (P, A)
- D5 Write and think productively under pressure (under exam conditions). (P, A)
- D7 Organise and manage working time, schedule tasks and meet deadlines. (P, A)
- D8 Use IT effectively both as a means of communication and as an aid to learning. (P)