Seminar in Vocabulary Acquisition in Second Language

General

Prefix

ENGL

Course Number

670

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Explores major issues in second language vocabulary acquisition. Emphasis on practical application of research findings in teaching and developing instructional materials.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify design features of vocabulary activities conducive to successful learning.

Outcome

Apply design features of vocabulary activities when creating their own activities.

Outcome

Categorize vocabulary activities according to the taxonomy presented in class.

Outcome

Propose a research question focusing on language learners.

Outcome

Conduct an empirical research project focusing on language learners.

Outcome

Collect, analyze, and present the results of empirical research data.

Outcome

Identify different categories of vocabulary tests.