Introduction to the study of language (1op)

Osaamistavoitteet

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

Sisältö

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.

Esitietovaatimukset

LAPE1622 Teaching other languages: English, Swedish (4 op/ects).
International students: LAPE1622 Teaching other languages: English, Swedish (3 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

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

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

Oppimateriaalit

Lisätietoja kirjallisuudesta ja muusta materiaalista
Finegan, E. (2008). Language: Its structure and use. Boston: Thomson-Wadsworth.Lightbown, P. M. & Spada, N. (2006) How Languages are Learned.OUP


Oheiskirjallisuus
Yule, G. (2010) The Study of Language. CUPTeaching materials prepared by the lecturer, e.g. presentations, handouts, webpages.

Lisätiedot

Lisätiedot
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.