Introduction to the study of language (1cr)

Objective

Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge ofthe basic concepts in linguistics useful in teaching a foreign language.

Content

The course will cover those areas of the language study which are of particular interest in teaching English: theories of language acquisition and learning, issues in semantics, pragmatics, sound system, and language analysis on morphological, word and sentence levels.

Qualifications

LAPE1622 Teaching other languages: English, Swedish (4 op/ects).
International students: LAPE1622 Teaching other languages: English, Swedish (3 or 4 ects), orcourseswith the corresponding content.
International students: CEFR level B2 of English is recommended to follow classes and complete course assignments.A very general assessment of one’s CEFR level can be found here.

http://kaares.ulapland.fi/home/hkunta/ealssen/exss/CEFR.html

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5 - 1/fail based on active participation and end-of-course exam

Materials

More literature information and extra material
Finegan, E. (2008).Language: Its structure and use. Boston: Thomson-Wadsworth.Lightbown, P. M. & Spada, N. (2006)How Languages are Learned.OUPYule, G. (2010)The Study of Language. CUP
Course materials prepared by the lecturer

Further information

Additional information
The course is intended for those students in class teacher education and training who specialize in English. Admission priority will be given to those students, based on prerequisites. Detailed information regarding the course content and assignments will be provided at the first session.

Execution methods

Contact teaching 20 hTeacher presentations, individual, pair, and group work in-and out-of-class

Accomplishment methods

Active participation and the end-of-course exam
All students are expected to do pre- and post-class activities, and participate in activities and do assignments related to the course methodology: enhanced English-medium Instruction (EMI) or Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).
Active participation and the end-of-course exam 1 ects 5-1/fail
OR
A literature-based exam / a book exam 1 ects 5-1/fail