LIN3550

Second language acquisition and attrition

Proposed to be offered next in 2000

Michael Clyne

8 points - 3 hours per week - First semester - Clayton - Prerequisites: LIN1010 and LIN1020 - Prohibitions: Should not be taken by students who have already completed GRN2130 or GRN3130, CHI2550, CHI3550, ITA2550, ITA3550, MGR3550 or SPN3550. Students specialising in German should take GRN2130/GRN3130. A similar subject for students specialising in Japanese may also be available in 2000.

Objectives As for LIN2550 and in addition a more in-depth critical appreciation of the theoretical underpinnings of second language acquisition and the research literature.

Synopsis As for LIN2550.

Assessment Written assignments (3000 words): 40% - Class test (2 hours): 40% - Class paper: 20% - Students at the third-year level will complete additional reading

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