LLSS 556: First and Second Language Development

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February 28, 2008 (class #6)

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Topic: Approaches to L1 & L2 Development -- Nativism
Class Outline:
 

	Announcements and Quick questions and quandaries You may substitute Mitchel and Myles (2004) for Cowie, as you may find that a clearer explanation of nativism. Therefore, do reading questions for either Cummins or Krashen (your choice).
	Interactive presentation: Nativist perspectives on first language development
	Quick write: "Chomsky’s theory was a radical departure from prior perspectives on child language development. What do you think the most important contribution of his work might be/have been?"
	Small group activity:  Individually, fill out the front side of your K-W-L graphic organizer (links below).  Then, in small group each person share what you want to learn.  Together, using the readings, try to find the answers.  Be prepared to share with the whole group. Note: Please make sure that each of your group members gets a copy of the handout -- please remind them to check the class outlines for handouts, overheads, and other related materials and/or print out extras for your colleagues.
	Interactive presentation: Nativist perspectives on second language development - focus on Krashen.
	Minute paper

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Overheads:
PowerPoint

Handouts:

• KWL
• Definitions of "Decontextualized/Context Independent" and "Contextualized/Context Dependent" Language
• Characteristics of "Decontextualized/Context Independent" and "Contextualized/Context Dependent" Language


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Readings

Note: All of the readings, required and recommended, can be found on the electronic reserves at Zimmerman library. Please contact the instructor for the course password.


NOTE: Because Cowie is no longer required - Answer the reading questions below for either Cummins or Krashen (your choice).

Author: Cummins

1)	What is the conversational/academic language proficiency principle?
2)	What is the Linguistic Interdependence Principle?
3)	What does the CUP model imply for the education of English Language Learners?
4)	What is the Additive Bilingualism Enrichment Principle?
5)	What is the Threshold Hypothesis (p. 26-27)?
6)	Now that you've read this chapter: what are some new terms for you from this chapter? what seem to be some important concepts in this reading? what new questions do you have?

Authors: Krashen

1.)	What is "submersion"? How is this different from "immersion"?
2.)	Define each of Krashen's five hypothese in your own words.
3.)	How does Krashen suggest his theory applies to the practice of language teaching?
4.)	Now that you've read this chapter: ...what seem to be some important concepts in this reading? ...what are some new terms for you? ...what new questions do you have?


 

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Extra Resources
Website Links:

• Here is a more expanded version of the recommended reading from Pinker: http://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/~harnad/Papers/Py104/pinker.langacq.html
• Stephen Krashen's on-line article "Bilingual Education: Arguments For and (Bogus) Arguments Against": http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/jwcrawford/Krashen3.htm
• This web page has Jim Cummins' list of publications
• This is Jim Cummins' ESL and Second Language Learning web site
• This page has examples of Brown's first 14 morphemes: http://www.ling.ohio-state.edu/~swinters/371/morphemeorder.html
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Recommended Additional Readings (link to in-line version below):
• Krashen, S. (1996). Under attack: The case against bilingual education. Culver City, CA: Language Education Associates.
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