Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, future teachers will have:
-acquired knowledge of the concept of blingualism and will think critically of its different dimensions
-become acquainted with the factors and processes involved in the acquisition of a second language
-the ability to relate theory with practice
Course Content (Syllabus)
The intricate and complex process of acquiring a second language in diverse educational settings is the focus of this course. The many aspects of bilingualism are investigated by attending to issues of terminology and definition as well as analyzing a variety of language learning settings and learner characteristics. The linguistic, social and psychological factors pertaining to the second language learning process are examined; the role of the home language and the emphasis put in its maintenance in a language learning program (subtractive and additive bilingualism) are studied; differences and similarities between the processes of first and second language acquisition are identified; traditional and contemporary approaches to second language teaching are presented and critically assessed; good practice and practical strategies as well as assessment routines are presented, often co-constructed in class, so that future teachers are informed and trained to support and facilitate their students’ second language learning development.
Additional bibliography for study
Επιπρόσθετη
βιβλιογραφία:
Coelho, E. (2004). Adding English. A guide to teaching in multilingual classrooms. Ontario: Pippin
Publishing.
Collier, V.P. (1995). Acquiring a second language for school. In National Clearinghouse for
Bilingual Education.1(4) NCBE Home Page http://www.ncbe.gwu.edu
Cummins, J. (2002). Ταυτότητες υπό διαπραγμάτευση. Εκπαίδευση με σκοπό την ενδυνάμωση σε μια κοινωνία της ετερότητας.
Ε. Σκούρτου(επιμ.). Αθήνα: Gutenberg.
Saville-Troike (2008). Introducing second language acquisition.New York: Cambridge University Press.
Σκούρτου, Ε. (2011). Η διγλωσσία στο σχολείο.Αθήνα: Gutenberg.
Thomas, W. & Collier, V. (1997). School effectiveness for language minority students. Washington, DC: National Clearinghouse
Τσοκαλίδου, Ρ. (2012). Χώρος για δύο. Θέματα διγλωσσίας και εκπαίδευσης. Θεσσαλονίκη: Ζυγός.