EKIS3150 Sociocultural and Ecological Approaches to Language Learning (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
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The course presents modern socially oriented approaches to teaching languages, which take into account the contextual and individualistic nature of learning.
Description
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
Learning outcomes
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
Description of prerequisites
Students should have completed most of their intermediate English studies
Literature
- 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.
Completion methods
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
Exam
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Exam (5 cr)
Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Exam
Language:
English
Study methods:
Book exam
Literature:
- 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.