Motivation to Teach Social Action:
I'm one of two new hires focused on Linguistics in the Modern Languages Department. Not only am I interested in participating in new initiatives to boost my CV (I'm on tenure-track), but I would also like to engage and promote more reflection on minority languages, help dismantle myths about bilingualism, and raise awareness to linguistic prejudice on and off campus. [1]
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the scientific study of language with a focus on concepts and issues relevant to the teaching and learning of English as a second or additional language. Topics include the mental organization of grammar, how language is acquired and processed, and how language functions in diverse social and cultural contexts. Emphasis is placed on the application of linguistic knowledge to TESL, exploring key subfields such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and language variation. The course also highlights the interdisciplinary nature of Applied Linguistics and its connections to education, psychology, and communication. [1]
Taught By:
Jean Costa-Silva
Assistant Professor
Modern Languages Department
SUNY Cortland
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