Description: This course examines the principles and theories of second language acquisition and adult education as well as the linguistic, psychological, and sociocultural factors that affect adult language acquisition.
Topics:
• Second Language Acquisition
• First Language Acquisition/Learning
• Issues in Language Learning
• Principles of Adult Education
• Adult Teaching and Learning Principles
• Factors Affecting Adult Learning
• Learning Styles
• Models of Communicative Competence
• Strategic Competence
• Intercultural Communication
• Diversity (Socio-cultural/ Political/ Economic/ Racial/ Gender Issues)
Evaluation:
Cultural Object Presentation (20%)
Project (30%)
Essay (40%)
Class Participation (10%)
Resources (Electronic Publications):
Discover Canada: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Welcome to Canada: What you Should Know
Categories
IELTS Practice Tests Online
