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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.