Courses - Fall 2025
SLAA610
Research and Theories in Second Language Acquisition
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Introduction to current theories and research findings Second Language Acquisition (SLA).
SLAA620
Second Language Research Methodologies
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: SLAA610; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in SLAA611.
An exploration of research methodology in second language acquisition (SLA), with a focus on developing practical skills in data analysis and interpretation. Preparation in both critical evaluation of existing research and design of new research models.
SLAA630
Second Language Testing
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: SLAA610; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
An introduction to basic concepts in the assessment of second language knowledge. Issues of reliability, dependability, construct validity, utility, and washback on instruction are examined.
SLAA649R
Special Topics in Second Language Acquisition; Research Critique
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
SLAA719
Second Language Acquisition and Application Internship
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
SLAA750
Instructed Second Language Acquisition
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: SLAA610.
Survey of studies on effectiveness of SLA instruction within various domains of language, with focus on research design.
SLAA760
Fundamentals of Second Language Assessment
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: SLAA610.
An overview of current assessment models in foreign and second language learning.
SLAA779
Directed Research in Second Language Acquisition and Application
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
SLAA798
Master's Independent Study
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
SLAA799
Master's Thesis Research
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
SLAA888
Doctoral Independent Study
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
SLAA898
Pre-Candidacy Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
SLAA899
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
S-F
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