compare and evaluate different trends and theories in Applied Linguistics
apply research skills in designing and implementing qualitative and quantitative studies in the chosen area of specialization while adhering to professional ethical principles
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
The primary concern of this course is the application of linguistic theories, methods and findings to the teaching and learning of foreign languages, and to elucidation of language problems which may arise in other areas of experience.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
The scope of Applied Linguistics
3rd Week
The scope of Applied Linguistics
4th Week
Language and Education Foreign language Education and Second Language Education
5th Week
Second Language Acquisition
6th Week
Clinical Linguistics
7th Week
Language testing
8th Week
Mid-term Exam
9th Week
Language, work and lawLanguage planning
10th Week
Forensic Linguistics
11th Week
Language Information and effectLiterary Stylistics
12th Week
Critical Discourse Analysis
13th Week
Translation and Interpretation
14th Week
Lexicography
Recommended or Required Reading
Bartels,N.(2005). Applied Linguistics and Language Teacher Education. Springer
Cook, G. 2004. Applied Linguistics (Ed. H.G.Widdowson) Oxford .
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
50
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
