First and second language acquisition; sign language; language teaching and assessment; language in society; language, identity and power; discourse...
Introduction to the analysis of oral language in use; distinctions between spoken and written language; theoretical and methodological approaches such...
Introduction to the analysis of written language in use, including theoretical and methodological approaches such as rhetorical genre studies...
A critical study of linguistic theory and description applied to second-language learning. Includes a brief consideration of similarities and...
The place of language within society; bilingual and multilingual communities; language, social mobility and social stratification; sociolinguistic...
The linguistic nature of bilingualism. The structure of bilingual societies and the relation between societal and individual bilingualism. The role of...
How social conditions engender different linguistic choices. Attention to linguistic resources for expressing ideological beliefs and for maintaining...
Introduction to cross-cultural communication in social, academic and professional settings. Application of theoretical perspectives to case study...
Study of contemporary research and theory (1970s to present) on academic writing in elementary, secondary and post-secondary school, with emphasis on...
Study of contemporary research and theory (1980s to present) in writing in workplace settings. Consideration of how writing is used in accomplishing...
Theory and practice of second language (L2) writing: how people learn to write in a second language, and how L2 writing courses for specific groups of...
Computer-assisted analysis of electronic collections of naturally occurring language. Applications in such areas as language variation, grammar,...
The extent and social contexts of restricted literacy in Canadian society; approaches to and debates surrounding the teaching and learning of adult...
Principles of and studies in discourse analysis, including both conversational and textual/documentary analysis. The major focus is on language use in...
Integrates theory and description of language learning and teaching with practical work in one of the languages offered by the School. Requires...
Research under the supervision of a member of the School. Normally available only to third- and fourth-year students in Applied Linguistics and...
Selected topics in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies not ordinarily treated in the regular course program. Prerequisite(s): LALS 1000 (or...
The principles of test construction as applied to testing language proficiency, achievement and aptitude. Structural, notional, discrete point and...
Classification of classroom teaching methods and materials; adaptation of teaching materials for particular situations; creation of teaching...
