Second Language Acquisition

Course content

This course will provide an overview of the central issues discussed in second language ac-quisition, e.g.:

• What are the processes underlying language acquisition in general?
• Is there a difference between first and second language acquisition?
• What is the role of the first language?
• Are there individual differences between learners of the same second language?
• How do learners communicate in the second language?
• What is the role of instruction?

Current models / theories of (second) language acquisition, as well as empirical studies will be introduced. Students will also be familiarised with the analysis of language data.