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Introduction to Applied Linguistics

Introduction to Applied Linguistics is a core introductory course which will draw on knowledge about language, how it works and how it is used in order to contribute to real life issues. This would introduce teachers to foundational areas in linguistics (sounds, structure, meaning, and discourse) to build in an “applied” sense. This course will introduce the CPs to compare L1 acquisition and Second Language Acquisition (SLA). They will be able to analyze some of the difficulties that the L2 learners face in learning English; recognize the social and cultural influences on SLA and discuss the SLA contributions to teaching English to speakers of other languages. Furthermore, the CPs will have an opportunity of developing awareness of ELT approaches and methods including CALL. This course will also include an introduction to teaching the four skills, language policy like postcolonial performance, globalization, critical thinking, multimodality, etc.). CPs will be encouraged to critically analyze it influences on the classroom practice in relation to language curriculum. For more information, please contact Dr. Ayesha Bashiruddin <ayesha.bashiruddin@aku.edu>.

Current Course(s):

Introduction to Applied Linguistics (2013)