
LINGS304-19A (HAM)
Applied Linguistics
15 Points
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Ian Bruce
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ian.bruce@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
Paper Description
The overall aim of this paper is to provide an introductory overview to the main areas of research and professional practice in Applied Linguistics.
Paper Structure
- This is a single semester elective paper within the undergraduate Linguistics programme involving two lectures per week.
- There are no scheduled tutorials, but students are encouraged to seek specific tutorial help when working on assignments. (You can do this during my office hour or email me and request a specific time to meet.)
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
The course is internally assessed by three essay-type assignments and one test. The assessment tasks are briefly outlined here, but more specific guidelines for each on will be provided on Moodle.
Assignment 1: Essay (Due, March 14, 2019)
(1000 – 1500 words)
Drawing the content of Lectures 2 & 3 and the related course readings, write a paragraphed essay in formal prose (no bullet points or lists). Your essay should consist of the following two parts:
(a) describe the main elements of the three theories of language learning (that have been applied to both first language acquisition and second language learning)
(b) discuss the elements of any of these theories that seem to relate to second language learning drawing on your own language-learning experiences or observations of others.
Assignment 2: Lesson Observation (Due April 4, 2019)
(1000 – 1500 words)
You will be given part of the transcript of a language lesson, the video of which will be on Course Reserve. You will be required to write a commentary on the events of the lesson and the types of language used in relation to your knowledge of teaching methods. (Detailed guidelines for this assignment will be provided during the course.
Assignment 3: Test (May 16, 2019)
The test will take place in the regular scheduled class time on Thursday, May 16 . This test will cover the content delivered in the Lectures of Weeks 7 and 8 as well as the readings relating to each of these four lectures. The format of the test may include questions requiring short answers and some paragraph writing.
Assignment 4: Essay (Due June 13, 2019)
(2000 - 2500 words)
Write an analytical description of one of the following professions:
- dictionary making
- interpreting and translation
- forensic linguistics
- speech and language therapy
In your description you should include the following aspects of your chosen applied area:
(a) a definition the occupational activity including the type of work involved
(b) a description of the types of knowledge and skill required to carry out this work
(c) a description of one practical example of the implementation of this activity exemplifying the types of knowledge and skill required by the practitioner
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Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
The following books relate to applied linguistics, and are available from the Library and their CALL numbers have been provided. A few can only be accessed as e-books through the library catalogue.
Baker, C. (2006). Foundations of bilingual education and bilingualism. Clevedon, England: Multilingual Matters. LC3715.B35 2006
Brown, K (Editor in Chief). (2006). Encyclopedia of language & linguistics (2nd ed.). Boston: Elsevier [only electronic access via the library catalogue]
Cohen, A. D. (1994). Assessing language ability in the classroom. Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle Publishers. PE1128.A2C6557 1994.
Eggington, W., & H. Wren (Eds.). (1997). Language policy: Dominant English, pluralist challenges. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: John Benjamins Publishing Company P119.32.E54L36 1997
Heaton. J.B. (1988). Writing English language tests. Harlow, England: Longman. PE1128.A2H434 1988
Hinkel, E. (Ed.) (1999). Culture in second language teaching and learning. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, (pp.196-219). P53.C77 1999
Harmer, J. (2007). The practice of English language teaching. Harlow, England: Longman. PE1128.A2H34 2007
Kennedy, G. (1998). An introduction to corpus linguistics. Harlow, England: Longman.
Lightbown, P., & N. Spada. (2006). How languages are learned. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. P51.L54 2006
Nunan, D. (1991) Language teaching methodology: A textbook for teachers. Eaglewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. P51.N85 1991
Olsson, J. (2008). Forensic linguistics (2nd ed.). London: Continuum. HV80730.5.O45
Ohlsson, J. (2012). Wordcrime: Solving crime through forensic linguistic. London: Continuum HV8073.5 .O47 2012
Paltridge, B. (2000). Making sense of discourse analysis (Vol. book 3). Gold Coast, Qld.: Antipodean Educational Enterprises. PE1422.P35 2000
Samuelsson-Brown, G. (2004). A practical guide for translators (4th ed.). Clevedon, England: Multilingual Matters. P306.S25 2004 [electronic access via the library catalogue]
Sterkenburg, P. G. J. v. (2003). A Practical guide to lexicography. Philadelphia: John Benjamins Pub. [only electronic access via the library catalogue]
VanPatten, B., & Benati, A. G. (2010). Key terms in second language acquisition. London: Continuum. P188.2 V38 2010
Waite. G. (1992). Aoteareo: Speaking for ourselves. Wellington, New Zealand: Learning Media, Ministry of Education. P119.32.N45W145 1992
Wajnryb, R. (1992). Classroom observation tasks. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press. P53.85.W34 1992.
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Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite papers: ARTSC105 or LINGS203 or LING203