Second Language Acquisition - Einzelansicht

This course provides an overview of current issues and controversies in second language (L2) acquisition research, focusing on generative approaches to the L2 acquisition of grammar. Specific questions to be addressed include: What are the similarities and differences between child first language (L1) and adult L2 acquisition of grammar, and between early and late bilinguals? How do L2 learners acquire the morphology and syntax of the target language? What aspects of grammar are particularly difficult for L2 learners to acquire, and why? What is special about L3 acquisition? How and to what extent do properties of learners’ first language influence the development of L2/L3 grammatical competence? Time permitting, we will also take a look at first language attrition in ‘heritage’ speakers.

The course has three main aims: (i) to provide students with an overview of theoretical models, empirical research methods and current issues in L2 acquisition research, (ii) to provide a selective overview of recent research findings; (iii) to help students understand and appreciate the relationship between data and theory in L2 acquisition research.

Suggested preliminary reading:

Slabakova, R. (2013). Adult second language acquisition: a selective overview with a focus on the learner linguistic system. Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism 3, 48-72.

Moodle site: https://moodle2.uni-potsdam.de/course/view.php?id=9601

This course presupposes a solid grounding in grammatical theory and description.

Students taking the course for full credit are expected to give a presentation on an original research article related to one of the topics covered in class, and to submit a written review of this article.

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