Theories of Second-Language Acquisition and Application to Teaching
LING-40031
This course explores a variety of theories about second and foreign-language learning, and investigates the teaching methodologies that grow out of their application. Instruction focuses on several key principles that are fundamental to the teaching and learning of a second language. Course topics include the relationship between first and second language learning, the role of affective factors, order of acquisition, the concept of interlanguage, comprehending vs. producing the second language, and the role of error correction. Various methods will be demonstrated, and participants will select one as a basis for developing a lesson plan.
Course Information
Course sessions
Section ID:
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching 3rd
by Diane Larsen-Freeman
ISBN / ASIN: 9780194423601
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 5/6/2025
Schedule:
Instructor: Ruth Pluciennik, M.Ed.
Master's in Education at UCSD as well as a BCLAD and TESOL certificate. Currently teaching Spanish in the Ramona Unified School District.
Ruth Pluciennik has over 15 years of teaching experience ranging from instructor to teacher-trainer. She graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in human development and went on to receive her master's degree in education from UC San Diego. She served as an educational trainer in Peace Corps Guatemala. She wrote grants in order to establish healthy guidelines for three rural Guatemalan elementary schools in the western highlands. She has taught elementary, secondary and bilingual education in the San Diego area with both traditional instruction and online courses. She has a multiple subject credential and single subject credentials in English and Spanish with BCLAD Spanish emphasis and a TESOL certificate. Pluciennik currently teaches Spanish at the secondary level and is the Yearbook Adviser at Valley Center High School.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching 3rd
by Diane Larsen-Freeman
ISBN / ASIN: 9780194423601
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 7/22/2025
Schedule:
Instructor: Ruth Pluciennik, M.Ed.
Master's in Education at UCSD as well as a BCLAD and TESOL certificate. Currently teaching Spanish in the Ramona Unified School District.
Ruth Pluciennik has over 15 years of teaching experience ranging from instructor to teacher-trainer. She graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in human development and went on to receive her master's degree in education from UC San Diego. She served as an educational trainer in Peace Corps Guatemala. She wrote grants in order to establish healthy guidelines for three rural Guatemalan elementary schools in the western highlands. She has taught elementary, secondary and bilingual education in the San Diego area with both traditional instruction and online courses. She has a multiple subject credential and single subject credentials in English and Spanish with BCLAD Spanish emphasis and a TESOL certificate. Pluciennik currently teaches Spanish at the secondary level and is the Yearbook Adviser at Valley Center High School.
