Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Practice

Language conveys meaning by a systematic and coordinated use of rules found in the subsystem of language: phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics.

Although there is much we do not comprehend about first and second language acquisition, basic theories have been developed to help us better understand these complex processes.

Additionally, Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE), commonly known as "sheltered English", provides the student with the content area standards and opens up multiple opportunities for them to understand and process the content material by using individual and small group activities in conjunction.

At the completion of this module, you will be able to:

• describe language, language acquisition and language development and second language learning
• relate language to the core curriculum content areas such as Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies
• consider the social and intercultural aspects of language development

Module Two Activity Checklist

Open the Learning Activity Checklist (pdf).

The Checklist can be saved to your local drive by clicking Save on the toolbar. As you complete Workshop Assignments, check them off on this electronic copy. Alternatively, you can print a copy to complete.