GRN2135

Second language acquisition and attrition

(ART)

H Kreutz

8 points + 3 hours per week + Clayton + First semester + Corequisites: A second-year language course at level GRN2415 or higher + Prohibition: LIN2550/3550

Synopsis: The distinction between language learning and acquisition; the relation between first, second and bilingual acquisition; interlanguage and interference; grammaticalisation phases; factors in successful second language acquisition; bilingual education; field work; attrition as the inverse of acquisition; activation and reactivation of language skills. Tutorials will focus on the field of second language acquisition from a predominantly German language perspective, drawing on English and German language examples.

Assessment: Written assignments (3000 words): 40% + Class test (2 hours): 40% + Class papers: 20%