WLC 312 - Research Methods in Teaching & Learning Foreign Languages

[3 credit(s)]

Prerequisite: PSY 221, EDC 300. Reading, analyzing, and conducting research regarding the teaching and learning of foreign languages, including but not limited to the following topics: Qualitative research (ethnography, case study, introspection, classroom), quantitative research (descriptive statistics, correlational, quasi-experimental) research on first language acquisition and childhood bilingualism; research on the language of second language learners; individual differences in second language learning; research in explaining second language learning; second language classroom research (including action research). Taught in English, with research project conducted related to the foreign language that the candidate is studying and preparing to teach.

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