RANS0035 Language Awareness and Second Language Learning – Conscience métalinguistique et apprentissage d’une langue étrangère (5 cr)

Cooperation network course

Network: French Studies Network

This course is offered through the Network for French studies. These studies are available for the following degree students:

  • Language Teacher and Primary School Teacher Education for Language Awareness and Multilingualism, Bachelor’s and Master's Degree Programme (Specialisation in Romance Philology)
  • Master's Degree Programme in Adult Language Education (Specialisation in Romance Philology)
  • Master's Degree Education in Languages (Specialisation in Romance Philology)
  • Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programme in Languages (Subject Teacher, Specialisation in Romance Philology)
  • Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programme for Multidisciplinary Language Experts (Specialisation in Romance Philology)

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Description

To familiarize with theories, studies and methods of language awareness and second language learning. This course includes 135 hours of work (= 5 ECTS) // Contenu : Faire connaissance avec les théories sur l’apprentissage d’une langue étrangère et la conscience linguistique, et avec la recherche et les méthodes dans ce domaine. Le cours correspond à 135 h de travail (= 5 crédits).

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students are familiar with terminology of language awareness and second language learning, and they are aware of different research approaches to the topic. They know how to search for information and they can critically evaluate different sources of information. Students can apply their knowledge in practice and they know how the gained knowledge benefits their lingual identity. Students can reflect on their learning from the point of view of sustainable development (develop their knowledge of language, critical thinking and methods of learning and teaching). Students are able to discuss and write about scientific texts in French. They can also work in groups and motivate other students in the group work. // Objectifs : Ce cours propose de réfléchir à des questions liées à la conscience métalinguistique et à son rôle dans l'apprentissage de langues étrangères. Ce cours a pour objectif de familiariser les étudiants avec les notions de base et les théories contemporaines. L'étudiant saura réfléchir de manière analytique et appliquer ce qu'il a appris dans les exercices divers tout en consolidant son identité plurilingue.

Additional information

This course is suitable for the students of intermediate studies or advanced studies (from the 2nd year onwards). This course is part of the special courses offered in the Language Learning and Teaching Degree Programme. Available courses vary every year. Consult the teacher of the course about the possibility of the book exam. // Informations complémentaires : Ce cours convient aux étudiants de 2ème année au plus tôt. Ce cours fait partie de cours spéciaux dans le Programme de l’enseignement et l’apprentissage des langues ; les cours disponibles varient d’une année à l’autre. Consultez la personne responsable du cours pour la possibilité de l’examen sur livre.