Language Learning and Teaching
LING-380S-01
Binghamton University
- Semester
- Summer 2026
- Instructor
- Lieselotte E Sippel
- Start Date
- 05-26-2026
- Total Credits
- 4
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Why does it seem so easy to learn your first language, and so much harder to learn languages later on? This course examines how people learn second languages, and how they can be taught effectively. We will focus on prominent theories of second language acquisition in comparison to first language acquisition, and how these theories have shaped approaches to teaching languages in classroom environments. We will discuss the acquisition of various linguistic aspects (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation), the role of individual learner differences (motivation, aptitude), and the implications for language teaching. Students will reflect on their own experiences, revisit popular ideas about language learning, and explore effective strategies for second language learning and teaching in adulthood.
Course Area: Linguistics
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Dates: 05-26-2026 - 06-29-2026
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