Subject Introduction to Applied Linguistics

Course Title: Introduction to Applied Linguistics
Course Code: ENG-610
Credit Hours: 3(3-0)

Course Contents

1. Theories of Language Learning
   • Overview of key theories in language acquisition and learning.
2. Approaches and Methods in Language Learning
   • Grammar-Translation Method (GTM)
   • Direct Method
   • Audio-Lingual Method
   • Natural Approach
   • Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
   • Eclectic Approach
3. Error Analysis
   • Nature and purpose of error analysis
   • Causes of errors
     • Inter-lingual errors
     • Intra-lingual errors
     • Overgeneralization
     • Literal translations
   • Contrast between behavioristic and mentalistic attitudes to errors
   • Stages of error analysis
4. Language Syllabus Design
   • Definition and scope of syllabus design
   • Considerations common to all syllabuses
   • Relationship between theories of language, language learning, and language syllabuses
   • Dichotomies of syllabuses:
     • Product vs. Process-oriented syllabuses
     • Analytical vs. Synthetic syllabuses
   • Product-Oriented Syllabuses:
     • Grammatical Syllabus
       • Theoretical bases
       • Selecting and grading contents
       • Criticism
     • Notional-Functional Syllabus
       • Theoretical bases
       • Selecting and grading contents
       • Criticism
   • Process-Oriented Syllabuses

Suggested Readings

• Allen, J. P. B., & Corder, S. P. (Eds.). (1974). Techniques in Applied Linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Brumfit, C. (Ed.). (1986). The Practice of Communicative Teaching. Oxford: Pergamon.
• Chomsky, N. (1959). A review of B. F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior. In S. D. Krashen (1982), Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition. New York: Pergamon.
• Harmer, J. (1991). The Practice of English Language Teaching. Harlow: Longman.
• Johnson, K. (1996). Language Teaching and Skills Learning. London: Blackwell.
• Larsen-Freeman, D. (1986). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. London: Oxford University Press.
• Munby, J. (1978). Communicative Syllabus Design. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Norrish, J. (1987). Language Learners and Their Errors. New York: Macmillan.
• Nunan, D. (1988). Syllabus Design. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Omaggio, A. C. (1986). Teaching Language in Context. New York: Heinle & Heinle Publishers.
• Prabhu, N. S. (1987). Second Language Pedagogy: A Perspective. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (1986). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching: A Description and Analysis. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Richards, J. C. (1980). Error Analysis. London: Longman.
• Steinberg, D. D. (1988). Psycholinguistics. London: Longman.
• Ur, P. (1996). A Course in Language Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.