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EDPJ5002: Second Language Acquisition
2024 unit information
This unit presents the major theoretical frameworks used to consider issues in pre-school language development, first language development during the school years and the learning of second and subsequent languages by children and adults. It will discuss the common features in language development and also takes into account issues of social opportunity, age-related factors and other individual factors which lead to differential language proficiency in learners.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDPJ5002 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. describe and explain the nature of second language learning/acquisition
- LO2. explain factors affecting second language learning/acquisition
- LO3. suggest instruction for successful second and/or foreign language development
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