In this podcast, we will seek to understand key concepts in second language acquisition theory and make connections to our teaching practices.  We will also develop an understanding of why there is not a one-size-fits-all model for acquiring a second language.

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References for the preparation of this podcasts:

Crawford, J. (2004) Basic research in language acquisition (chapter 8, pp  182-212). Educating English learners. 5th Edition. Los Angeles:  Bilingual Educational Services, Inc.

Edelsky, C. (1990) With literacy and justice for all: Rethinking the social in language and education. London: The Falmer Press.

Edelsky, C, Hudelson, S., Altwerger, B., Flores, B., Barkin, F., Jilbert, K. (1983)  Semilingualism and language deficit.  Applied Linguistics, 4(1),  1-22.

Lightbrown, P. M. (1984). The relationship between theory and method in second language acquisition research. Interlanguage, 241-252.

Martin-Jones, M., and Romaine, S. (1986) Semilingualism: A half-baked theory of communicative competence.  Applied Linguistics, 7:1, 26-38.

Mason, B. (2002). Sufficiency of extensive reading on the development of grammatical accuracy. Ph.D. Dissertation, Temple University, Osaka,  Japan.

McLaughlin, B. (1987). Theories of second-language learning. London: Edward  Arnold.