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EDUC 621 - Second Language Acquisition

3 credits
This course deals with understanding key concepts of language acquisition with the main objective of answering one central question: How are languages learned? The course specifically looks at the individual, environmental, and social factors that influence the journey of acquiring a second language. Throughout the semester, teacher candidates will become familiar with fundamental theories and frameworks guiding the discipline of Second Language Acquisition, in addition to analyzing practical cases to better understand how these theories shape and influence classroom practice.


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