G4 DSE-2: Theories of Language Learning - I
Course Outcomes (COs):
1. Students will comprehend and compare various theories of language learning.
2. Students will explore the application of these theories in the context of Indian classroom.
Syllabus:
Unit 1: Behaviorist Theories: Pavlov and Skinner
Unit 2: Mentalist Theory of Chomsky, Lenneberg and Longitudinal Studies of L1A
Unit 3: Cognitive and Developmental Theories: Piaget
Unit 4: Cognitive and Developmental Theories: Vygotsky
Books for Reference:
Backman, L. F., (1988) Fundamental Considerations in Language Testing, Oxford: OUP.
Fergusson, Dan, Psycholinguistics.
James Carl, (1980)Contrastive Analysis. Longman: London.
Lado, (1957) Linguistics across Cultures. Michigan.
McLaughlin, (1987)Theories Second Language Learning. London: Edward Arnold: London.
Richards J.(ed.), (1974)Error Analysis, Longman.
Rod Ellis, (1984) Understanding Second Language Acquisition. OUP: Oxford
S. Pit Corder, (1986)Error Analysis and Interlanguage, Macmillan.
Question Paper Pattern:
Total marks 100 (Written Exam 80 + Internal Evaluation 20 Marks)
Q. 1. A. Answer in one word/phrase/sentence (Ten items to be set): 10
B. Show your acquaintance with the following (Five items to be set) 10
Q. 2. A. Broad Answer-type Question on a Prescribed Unit. 20
OR
B. Broad Answer-type Question on a Prescribed Unit.
Q. 3. A. Broad Answer-type Question on a Prescribed Unit. 20
OR
B. Broad Answer-type Question on a Prescribed Unit.
Q. 4. Write short notes on (any four – out of six: All Units to be covered) 20
- Teacher: Tripti Karekatti