Applied Linguistics
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Fall 2013 Attendance List
Basic Information
Name of university: Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA), 7th semester
Course: Applied Linguistics
Meets face to face: Monday from 9:00AM-11:00AM; Wednesday from 9:00AM - 10:00AM; Friday from 9:00AM -10:00AM at the UAA campus
Instructor: Benjamin Stewart - Profile
Contact information: Online learners may contact me via Canvas email; UAA students may contact me in my office by referring to posted office hours.
Course Description
Prerequisites: linguistics, phonetics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, & discourse analysis
Overview of course: Applied Linguistics is the application of research-based linguistic theory, practice, and methodology to language-related tasks or problems. The primary focus is on language teaching and learning, particularly with regard to foreign languages. The Applied Linguistics course is the last subject of the applied linguistics strand that supports the ELT Methodology and Practicum strands. This course prepares learners to conduct action research and to develop a research topic that will help them when taking Thesis Seminar during the 8th semester.
Learning objectives: Students will be able to understand and apply recent research in the area of applied linguistics. Major areas of interest will include psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition (SLA), syllabus and course design, discourse analysis, and assessment.
Methods of instruction: This course will be based on lectures by the professor, student presentations and discussion, readings, and research into current developments in Applied Linguistics. Throughout the course students will be expected to engage in critical discussions of all topics based on unit readings. An open environment for discussions of alternative approaches to teaching and learning will be encouraged. Expectations regarding learning are based on interaction and sociocultural development within a safe learning environment.
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Materials
Materials: Various information and communication technologies (ICTs) will be used to achieve the objectives of the course. The Canvas platform will be used to include course content and activities related to discussions and activities performed in face-to-face sessions. The UAA online library will be used to find sources for student projects. The main texts for this course include The Routledge Handbook of Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory Course. Other texts that will be used are The Routledge Applied Linguistics Reader, The Handbook of Applied Linguistics, and The Handbook of Second Language Acquisition.
Requirements
Formative assessments: informal pedagogical dialogues (face to face & online), interactive lectures, & student projects
Summative assessments: Midterm & Final
Policies
| Presentation/discussion of readings | 20% |
| Midterm exam | 20% |
| Theoretical rationale for action research project | 20% |
| Progress in research project | 10% |
| Research project (3000 to 3,200 words) | 30% |
Participation in class will include presenting and discussions that will take place in class as well as in Canvas. Learners may have certain activities to perform in Canvas that are directly based on activities and discussions covered in class. All graded activities will be accessible in the Assignments section of Canvas.
Tips for Success
- View Canvas Student Quickstart Guide.
- Create an account in Canvas and sign in with your user name and password.
- Create an account with Google that allows you to access your gmail account, Google Docs, among others.
- Come to class each day having read the assigned readings in order to actively participate more in class.
- Use reading strategies throughout the semester in order to better understand what you read.
- Ask questions in class and via Canvas to your peers, to me, or anyone else you come in contact with related to the course content. Grow your personal learning network in a way that best supports your learning objectives for the course.
- Make sure to check course announcements frequently.
- Review the project rubric before beginning any projects in order to have a clearer idea as to what expectations are and specifically the criteria by which you will be assessed.
- Review grades each week to make sure you track your process accordingly. All mistakes should be reported (via Canvas email) to the instructor within a week.
- Each week, learners are encouraged to complete a Weekly Feedback Form. Doing so enables the instructor to have a better understanding of what's been working and what changes need to be made to instruction and assessment in the future.
Links
APA Survival Guide | Applied Linguistics (Journal) | American Association of Applied Linguistics | Center for Applied Linguistics | Applied Linguistics Research Group | ELT Journal | Digital Scholarship
Statement on Accommodation
Email me at any time that you feel I need to know about any particular challenges that you face in achieving your objectives for this course.
Evaluation of the Course and Assessment of Student Learning
This course will be heavily based on providing formative-types of assessment; however, this is one mid-term exam that is a summative assessment designed to measure what you have learned after eight weeks of study. Any language instructors who wish to discuss this course or share experiences related to similar subject matter, may contact me via Twitter @bnleez.
Rights
All open (public) content for this course is under a creative-commons license (CC-BY). Learners taking this course for credit have the right to choose how open course projects will be. If any learner feels uncomfortable with working publicly, please email me via Canvas.
Disclaimer
This syllabus is subject to change and is based on the original syllabus below, which is designed for face-to-face classes.
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Course Summary:
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This course content is offered under a CC Attribution license. Content in this course can be considered under this license unless otherwise noted.