The document discusses the subject of Applied Linguistics, which introduces students to the fields of second language acquisition and critical discourse analysis. These fields are important for language teachers to understand in order to improve their practice. Applied Linguistics also helps students examine the relationship between language and social context to develop awareness of inequalities expressed through language. The subject provides an interface between theory and practice to help solve problems related to language use in different contexts.
1. Educación a Distancia
Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación
Licenciatura en Inglés
UNIVERSIDAD
FASTA
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3. Applied Linguistics
As part of the BA in English course, Applied Linguistics introduces students to
the broad scope of applied linguistics, focusing primarily on two areas: second
language acquisition and critical discourse analysis.
Both fields are vital for teachers, as they allow them to understand and therefore
improve on their professional practice. The subject offers a complementary
approach to their undergraduate education to professionals with a degree in
translation.
On the one hand, the subject develops and / or deepens the students'
understanding of the process of second language acquisition. This knowledge will
enable them to engage in solving problems related to the teaching and learning of
a second language, in order to enhance their effectiveness as teachers, to carry out
research studies, provide advice to individuals and institutions on specific aspects
of the acquisition of English, and participate fully in the academic world.
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4. Applied Linguistics
With respect to critical discourse analysis, Applied Linguistics allows
students to examine the relationship between language and its social
context, creating awareness about the abuse of power through
language. This will help students to detect, create awareness of and
tackle inequalities expressed by linguistic means. This knowledge is
essential to develop critical and independent thinking, both in
language professionals and students.
In conclusion, Applied Linguistics provides students with an
interface between theory and practice in order to solve problems
related to the use of language in different contexts.
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5. Contents
1. APPLED LINGUISTICS
1.1 History
1.2 Attempting a definition
1.3 Dichotomies related to the discipline
2. SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
2.1 Brief history
2.2 Components of language learning
2.3 SLA approaches
2.4 Forms of instruction
2.5 Teachers’ and students’ roles
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6. CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
3.1 CDA: a definition
3.2 Main principles of CDA
3.3 Areas: language and gender, the media, political discourse and
ethnicity
3.4 Language awareness
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7. These are some of the people that
will walk along the path of
applied linguistics with us…
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8. Teun van Dijk
Stephen
Krashen
Noam Chomsky
Rod Ellis
Vivian CookElaine
Tarone
Norman
Fairclough
Ruth Wodak
Henry
Widdowson
MerrillSwain
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