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Content:This module aims to address important issues in bilingualism and second language acquisition. In this module, we will introduce key concepts, theoretical approaches, research methods and empirical findings of bilingualism and second language acquisition. We will cover the cognitive mechanisms underlying language use in bilinguals and the cognitive consequences of bilingualism. We will also discuss the influences of various factors, including affective factors (e.g., motivation) and social factors (e.g., home literacy environment) on language learning in bilinguals.
Teaching Delivery: This module is taught in 10 weekly lectures
Indicative Topics:
- Bilingual development
- Contexts of language learning
- Bilingualism and cognitive functioning
- Research methods and assessments
- Affective aspects in language learning
- Code-switching and language choice
- Personality and thinking in bilinguals
Module Aims: The module aims:
1) To provide an introduction to key concepts of and theoretical approaches to bilingualism and second language acquisition.
2) To familiarize students with a variety of research methods employed to examine bilingualism and second language acquisition.
3)To understand cognitive mechanisms underlying language processing in bilinguals.
4) To examine how various factors influence language learning in bilinguals.
5) To explore effective ways to enhance language learning in bilinguals.
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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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