G4 DSE 8: Theories of Language Learning II
Course Outcomes (COs):
1. Students will comprehend and compare various theories, models and approaches to second language learning.
2. Students will explore the application of these theories in the context of Indian classrooms.
Unit 1: Interlanguage Theory and Error Analysis
Unit 2: Contrastive Analysis: Problems faced by Marathi learners of English
Unit 3: Acculturation and Nativization Model, Hatch’s Discourse Theory, Krashen’s The Monitor Model and the Universal Hypothesis
Unit 4: Language Learning and Communication Strategies
Books for Reference:
McLaughlin, (1987) Theories Second Language Learning. London: Edward Arnold: London.
Rod Ellis, (1984) Understanding Second Language Acquisition. OUP: Oxford
S. H. H. Stern. Fundamental Concepts of Language Teaching.OUP. 1983.
D. A. Wilkins. Linguistics in Language Teaching. Edward Arnold. 1972.
W. C. Ritchie and Tej Bhatia.Handbook of Second Language Acquisition.Academic Press. 1996.
Carl James. Contrastive Analysis.Longman. 1980.
Ashok Kelkar. ‘Marathi-English: A Study in Foreign Accent’. Word. 13. 268-82. 1957.
Rosamond Mitchell, Florence Myles, Emma Marsden. Second Language Learning Theories. Taylor and Francis. 2013.
Rebecca L. Oxford. Teaching & Researching: Language Learning Strategies. Taylor and Francis. 2013. J.
Michael O'Malley, Anna Uhl Chamot. Learning strategies in second language acquisition. Cambridge University Press. 1990.
Anna UhlChamot, Vee Harris.Learning Strategy Instruction in the Language Classroom: Issues
and Implementation. Channel View Publications. 2019.
- Teacher: Tripti Karekatti