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    SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
    EDUCATION 480-4
    DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
    (F3.0O)
    (Cat. # 27548)
    Summer Session, 1993 ?
    Instructor: Diane Dagenais
    (July 5- 30)
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    Office: ?
    MPX 8648
    Monday-Friday, 8:30-10:50 a.m.
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    Phone:
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    291-3222
    Location: EAA 1100
    PREREQUISITE
    EDUC 401/402. For PDP Elementary Generalists. Instruction given in English & French.
    COURSE DESCRIPTION
    This course aims at demystifying second language instruction by examining the links and the
    differences between first and second language acquisition. Literature in the field indicates that
    theorists, researchers and practitioners have drawn on knowledge about first language learning to
    trace a picture of second language development. Recent work in this area highlights the similar
    focus on making meaning during the acquisition processes across languages. Yet, there remain
    differences in the surface features of each linguistic system and in the cultural practices associated
    with language use. Moreover, the status of the first and second language can vary according to
    social and educational contexts. This naturally has an impact on the particular type of classroom
    support needed to foster growth in a given language.
    Through a variety of large group, small cooperative group, and individual activities, we will
    explore our own processes as second language learners and work with a number of classroom
    approaches that can be applied to teaching French as a second language. Current Ministry
    documents, curriculum practices, and teaching materials related to the second language classroom
    will also be examined.
    OUTLINE OF TOPICS
    Processes in second language acquisition
    Language status and contexts for second language education
    Recent developments in second language theories, research and practice
    Classroom practices that promote development in a second language
    Connections between oral and written communication in a second language classroom
    The social and physical organization of the classroom
    Critical selection of appropriate materials: authentic vs contrived texts and activities
    Evaluation of second language development
    COURSE REQUIREMENTS
    Attendance and participation in all activities
    Preparation of a portfolio of resources and materials
    Project: Paper & presentation of a unit plan drawing on authentic texts and activities
    Response log
    REQUIRED TEXTS
    Rivers, Wilga. (1987). Interactive Language Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
    Richard, J
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    & Rodgers, T. (1986). Approaches and methods in language teaching. Cambridge:
    Cambridge University Press.

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