Individual Differences in Second/ Foreign Language Learning
| Title | Ατομικές Διαφορές στην Εκμάθηση Δεύτερης/Ξένης Γλώσσας / Individual Differences in Second/ Foreign Language Learning |
| Code | ΕΔΞΓ 577 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | English Language and Literature |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600004043 |
Programme of Study: PROGRAMMA METAPTYCΗIAKŌN SPOUDŌN 2016-2017
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekmáthīsī kai Didaskalía Xénīs Glṓssas | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 7.5 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Class ID | 600072868
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600072868
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Understanding of individual differences
Ability to recognise individual difference in the language classroom
Suggestions of solutions
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Generate new research ideas
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Individual differences research typically includes personality, motivation, intelligence, ability, IQ, interests, values, self-concept, self-efficacy, and self-esteem. The aim of this course is to familiarise students with the individual differences of learners so as to enhance learning outcomes.
In particular, the following individual differences are looked into:
personality,
motivation,
intelligence,
ability,
interests,
values,
self-concept,
self-efficacy, and
self-esteem
Keywords
individual differences, learning outcomes
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | 2.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 128.2 | 4.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 206.2 | 7.5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final essay
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Maltby, J. Day, L. & Macaskill, A. (2007). Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence. London: Pearson Education. http://www.pearsoned.co.uk/Bookshop/detail.asp?item=100000000090816
Buss, D.M., & Greiling, H.(1999). Adaptive Individual Differences. Journal of Personality, 67, 209-243.
Chamorro-Premuzic, T., & Furhnam, A. (2006). Intellectual competence and the intelligent personality: A third way in differential psychology. Review of General Psychology, 10, 251-267.
Ellis, R. (1994) The study of second language acquisition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Kanai, R., & Rees, G. (2011). The structural basis of inter-individual differences in human behaviour and cognition. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 12, 231-241.
Oxford, R. (1990) Language Learning Strategies: What Every Teacher Should Know. Heinle & Heinle, Boston.
Oxford, R.L. (2003). Language learning styles and strategies: An overview. Oxford: GALA.
Skehan, P. (1991) Individual differences in second language learning. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 13, 275–98.
Skehan, P. (1998) A cognitive approach to language learning. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Skehan, P. (2002) Theorising and updating aptitude. In P. Robinson (ed.), Individual differences and instructed
language learning (pp. 69–93).
Last Update
11-04-2016
