Please note that this is a tentative schedule. Many of the activities will need to be changed depending on the number of class participants that we have. Thus, this schedule is subject to change until a formal one is given to you in class.

W1 Introduction

Part 1. SLA and Language Learning

W2 

Sample sharing by TAs

Discussion on Chapter 1: Introducing second language acquisition

Discussing a plan/schedule for the video project

W3 

Sharing A

Discussion on Chapter 2: Foundations of second language acquisition

W4 

Sharing B

Discussion on Chapter 3 The linguistics of second language acquisition & Chapter 4: The psychology of second language acquisition (Let’s put more focus on Ch4.)

W5 

Sharing C

2. Benson

Discussion on Chapter 5: Social contexts of second language acquisition

W6 

Sharing D

Discussion on Chapter 6: Acquiring knowledge for L2 use

W7 : Mid-term Conference & Field Trip

Part II. Language Teaching & Technology

W8 

Sharing E

Discussion on:

Chapter 7 L2 learning & teaching

Black, R. (2016). Technology and the four skills. Language Learning & Technology, 20(2), 129-142. http://llt.msu.edu/issues/june2016/blake.pdf

W9  Developing Reading Skills

Sharing F

Discussion on

Handout on reading

Godwin-Jones, R. (2017). Smartphones and language learning. Language Learning

and Technology, 21(2), 3-17.  http://llt.msu.edu/issues/june2017/emerging.pdf

W10 Developing Listening Skills (Possibly a guest speaker)

Sharing G

Discussion on

Handout on listening

Godwin-Jones, R. (2016). Augmented Reality and Language Learning: From Annotated Vocabulary to Place-based Mobile Games, Language Learning & Technology, 20 (3). 9-19. http://llt.msu.edu/issues/october2016/emerging.pdf

W11  Developing Speaking

Sharing H

Discussion on

Handout on speaking

Godwin-Jones, R. (2012). Digital video revisited: storytelling, conferencing, remixing. Language Learning & Technology, 16(1), 1-9. http://llt.msu.edu/issues/february2012/emerging.pdf

W12  Developing Writing

Sharing I

Discussion on

Handout on writing

Terantino, J. M. (2011) YouTube for foreign languages: you have to see this video. Language Learning & Technology, 15(1), 10-16. Retrieved from http://llt.msu.edu/issues/february2011/emerging.pdf

W13 Dec 7 Technology and the four integrated skills

Sharing J

Discussion on

Handout on integration

Godwin-Jones, R. (2014). Games in language learning: opportunities and challenges. Language Learning & Technology, 18(2), 9-19. http://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/bitstream/10125/44363/1/18_02_emerging.pdf

W14 Dec 14 Looking back and ahead

Sharing K

Discussion on

Godwin-Jones, R. (2016). Looking back and ahead: 20 years of technologies for language learning. Language Learning & Technology, 20(2), 5-12. http://llt.msu.edu/issues/june2016/emerging.pdf

W15 Dec 21

Sharing L & M

Project workshop and conference

W16 Dec 28

Sharing 

Project workshop and conference

W17&18 

Video Project Presentation (part 1) (part 2)

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1. Participating in all discussions and hands-on activities. 10% 

2. A web blog with 2+7 media-supported entries recording your thoughts and reflection throughout the semester. (250-300 words each.) -- 30%

3. Present and share how you use tools+LL methods. Discuss the rationale. -- 30%

4. A short film on one focused theme (e.g., problems & possible solutions) related to foreign language learning. (group, 10 minutes) -- 30%

To be announced in class. Possibly the following two will be our source of information:

Language Learning and Technology (the online Journal) http://llt.msu.edu/

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (4th Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1111351694/ref=rdr_ext_tmb