New Courses for 2007-08
S531 - Child Second Language Development (3 cr.)
Examines issues in child second language (L2) acquisition, including the critical period hypothesis, universal grammar, and role of the first language (L1). Child L2 acquisition is contrasted with L1 acquisition, adult L2 acquisition, and simultaneous bilingual acquisition.
S690 - Independent Readings in Second Language Studies (1-4 cr.)
Directed readings in research topics for Second Language Studies.
S800 - Dissertation Research in Second Language Studies (1-12 cr.)
Dissertation research. Arranged. Permission of instructor willing to supervise research is required.
T556 (Spring 2008) - Language Learning Technology (3 cr.)
Examines the theories of language learning underlying language learning technology. Examines current language learning technology for second and foreign language learning, teaching, testing, and research, and considers its demonstrable efficacy. Identifies and explores specific areas in need of further research and development.
