Third Language Research and Language Education

This course deals with third-language research and its implications for teaching a third language.

Research on languages learnt after first and second languages, central theories and a selection of empirical studies in the area will be treated, evaluated, and compared. Research on different factors which are considered to be important for third-language acquisition, use and development will be treated, such as age, multilingualism and other contextual factors. Language-teaching approaches will be problematized in relationship to these factors.

Once the course is in progress, the web-based learning platform Canvas will be used for communication, learning activities and course assignments.


Teaching Format

Instruction is web-based and is given in the form of seminars.

The language of instruction is English.

Attendance at min. 75% of the seminars is mandatory.


Assessment

The course is examined on the basis of oral presentation.

The language of examination is English.

Examiner

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


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Course coordinator
Ylva Falk, ylva.falk@su.se

Study Counsellor
studievagledning.did@su.se

Student Affairs Office
kursadmin.did@su.se

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