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**Welcome to Your Theories in Language Learning Module!** **(TLL2018)** **This Wikispace has been created for us to learn collaboratively.** **All your comments and questions are always welcome!**



This course is a general introduction to theories on how second languages are learned (SLA theories). We will begin by looking at the link between definitions of language and theories of learning, proceed to examine the most influential learning postulates in the field of second/ foreign language acquisition (behaviorism, cognitivism,etc). and finally analyze how privileging certain theories of language learning foregrounds decisions about syllabus units and our choice of teaching practices. In addition, the application of SLA theory to the analysis of L2 interlanguage (data analysis) and pedagogy will be explored. Your effective participation on this space will contribute to the fulfillment of some of our course goals.

**OBJECTIVES:**
 * To introduce students to SLA historical and contemporary approaches and research.
 * To involve students in the process of analyzing and interpreting L2 data.
 * To develop students´ ability to critique journal articles.
 * To foster and cultivate an attitude of inquiry.

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