LG429-7-AU-CO:
Topics in the Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching
2023/24
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
ReassessmentOnly
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
15
13 February 2023
Requisites for this module
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MA Q110JS Applied Linguistics
The module will examine the impact of a number of language-independent affective psychological factors (motivation, learner identity, learner and teacher beliefs, anxiety, learner autonomy) on foreign language learning and teaching.
The aims of the module are to introduce students to key concepts and terminology necessary for investigating psychological aspects of foreign language learning and teaching, to familiarise students with the methods and findings of existing research into the psychology of language learning and teaching, and to raise awareness of tasks and teaching strategies which could be used to address the psychological constructs under discussion.
By the end of the module students will be familiar with key concepts and terminology that have been used to investigate the psychology of language learning and teaching, and with the main methods used by researchers to address research questions in this area and key findings from a number of studies. They will have learned a range of strategies that could be used by teachers to address the psychological aspects discussed throughout the module.
10 x 2hr seminars consisting of teacher-led presentations and whole and small group discussion.
All materials for the module will be uploaded in advance on Moodle.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Additional coursework information
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Christina Gkonou, email: cgkono@essex.ac.uk.
Christina Gkonou
4.119, cgkono@essex.ac.uk
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Dr Ian Cunnings
University of Reading
Associate Professor in Psycholinguistics
Available via Moodle
Of 22 hours, 16 (72.7%) hours available to students:
6 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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