4 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2020–21 (Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2021/COURSE/course-APPLS.html
This course introduces major theories of second language acquisition along with reasons for variations in the speed and accuracy of learner progress. It addresses such issues as error analysis, grammatical accuracy, and the effectiveness of bilingual or immersion education.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
LEC · Course ID 012198On ucalendarAPPLS 205R today
This course provides an introductory overview of fundamental concepts of language, culture, and identity and relates them to foreign/second language learning and teaching. The course is not language-specific but rather addresses general questions related to learning and using more than one language. [Note: Taught in English.]
Prereq: Level at least 3A
SEM · Course ID 012718On ucalendarAPPLS 301 today
This course offers a foundation for developing competence as a professional second language instructor. In classes exploring theories of second language instruction, students discover the strengths and weaknesses of traditional and popular methodologies and integrated approaches applied to such areas as communicative competence and general language skill development.
Prereq: Level at least 3A
LEC · Course ID 011980On ucalendarAPPLS 304R today
This course explores the principles of second language testing - reliability, validity, practicality, authenticity, and impact - and applies them to language classrooms and high stakes proficiency tests such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). It considers the implications of testing for both teachers and students. Of interest to prospective teachers of English and other languages.
Prereq: One of APPLS 205R, 304R, APPLS/GER 301
LEC · Course ID 012356On ucalendarAPPLS 306R today