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Applied Linguistics

Applied Linguistics
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (1 rating)
130 students
1hr 53min of on-demand video
English

Define Applied Linguistics
Be familiar with Language learning and teaching
Differentiate between Applied Linguistics and Psycholinguistics
Understand teaching methods/ theories
Understand theories of language learning and acquisition

Requirements

  • Notebook and Pen

Description

Course Title: Applied Linguistics

Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive overview of applied linguistics, focusing on the theoretical foundations and practical applications in language teaching and learning. It aims to equip students with a solid understanding of key concepts, methodologies, and theories that underpin effective language instruction and research in the field of linguistics.

Section 1: Overview of the Course

  • Introduction to applied linguistics as an interdisciplinary field

  • Objectives and scope of the course

Section 2: Defining Applied Linguistics in Relation to Language Teaching and Learning

  • The role of applied linguistics in language education

  • Differentiation between applied linguistics and theoretical linguistics

  • Practical implications for language teachers and learners

Section 3: Differentiating Applied Linguistics and Psycholinguistics

  • Key distinctions between applied linguistics and psycholinguistics

  • Focus areas and research interests of each discipline

  • Interconnections and overlaps

Section 4: The Role of Effective Teaching Methods

  • Overview of traditional and modern language teaching methods:

    • Grammar-Translation Method

    • Direct Method

    • Audio-Lingual Method

    • Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

    • Task-Based Learning (TBL)

Section 5: Krashen’s Monitor Model (1982)

  • The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis

  • The Monitor Hypothesis

  • The Natural Order Hypothesis

  • The Input Hypothesis

  • The Affective Filter Hypothesis

Section 6: Generative Grammar

  • Key concepts in generativism

  • Principles and characteristics of generative grammar

  • Limitations and critiques of the approach

Section 7: Behaviorism (Skinner and Pavlov)

  • Operant and Classical Conditioning

  • Principles of Behaviorism in language learning

  • Limitations and debates within behaviorist theory

Section 8: Cognitivism (Vygotsky and Piaget)

  • Characteristics of cognitivist approaches

  • Stages of cognitive development

  • Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory

  • Limitations of cognitivist perspectives

Who this course is for:

  • All levels

Instructor

A Professional Linguist
  • 4.3 Instructor Rating
  • 98 Reviews
  • 2,331 Students
  • 12 Courses

Hello there,

I am a writer in Linguistics and an English teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience.

I am a linguist who graduated with both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Linguistics and English Studies.

At the moments, I am doing Ph.D./ Doctorate Studies in Linguistics and Education.

I am a 140h TESOL, Unicef and C2 certified English teacher.

Regards,

Mostafa

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