This course critically explores the following areas of second language vocabulary:
- Vocabulary description: Types of lexical items, vocabulary size, word frequency lists, and text coverage.
- Vocabulary acquisition: Incidental vocabulary acquisition, intentional vocabulary learning, and the role of vocabulary in language and literacy development.
- Vocabulary pedagogy: A balanced framework for vocabulary development, vocabulary teaching techniques, and the lexical approach.
- Vocabulary assessment: An overview of the main types of vocabulary tests and a framework for assessing vocabulary knowledge.
The course combines a theoretical approach with practical tasks intended to improve the professional practice of prospective and current second language teachers.
This course is cross-listed with LLED 565E/061.
| Code: | LLED 480E |
| Section: | 061 |
| Title: | Special Topics in Language and Literacy Education |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Term: | 2 |
| Start/End Date: | 01/04/2016 – 04/08/2016 |
| Day(s): | W |
| Time: | 04:30 pm – 07:30 pm |
| Location: | PComm 1011 |
| Instructor: | Andreea Cervatiuc |
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