EKIS3150 Sociocultural and Ecological Approaches to Language Learning (5 op)
Opinnon taso:
Syventävät opinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Kieli- ja viestintätieteiden laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Avainteksti
The course presents modern socially oriented approaches to teaching languages, which take into account the contextual and individualistic nature of learning.
Kuvaus
Content
This independent study option (book exam) focuses on two theoretical approaches to language learning: sociocultural and ecological approaches. Students will learn about theoretical premises of these approaches and their application in teaching languages.
Completion methods
Book exam
Assessment details
Exam
Osaamistavoitteet
After studying the books students will be able to:
- explain key concepts and essential terminology related to sociocultural and ecological approaches to language learning
- explain the complex, individualized and context-bound processes of language learning
- understand how these approaches can be applied in EFL teaching
Esitietojen kuvaus
Students should have completed most of their intermediate English studies
Kirjallisuus
- Block, D. (2003). The social turn in second language acquisition.
- Van Lier, L. (2004). The ecology and semiotics of language learning: A sociocultural perspective.
- Ping Deters, Xuesong (Andy) Gao, Elizabeth R. Miller, Gergana Vitanova (2014) (eds). Theorizing and Analyzing Agency in Second Language Learning. Multilingual Matters.
Suoritustavat
Tapa 1
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Exam
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Tentti (5 op)
Tyyppi:
Tentti
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Arviointiperusteet:
Exam
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Työskentelytavat:
Book exam
Kirjallisuus:
- Block, D. (2003). The social turn in second language acquisition.
- Van Lier, L. (2004). The ecology and semiotics of language learning: A sociocultural perspective.
- Ping Deters, Xuesong (Andy) Gao, Elizabeth R. Miller, Gergana Vitanova (2014) (eds). Theorizing and Analyzing Agency in Second Language Learning. Multilingual Matters.