DLS 1100 Midterm: DLS MIDTERM STUDY SHEET.docx
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Two ways of learning: 1) formal > learn languages through institutions (schools, classes, etc) > exposure to lang & picking it up. >these institutions try to teach through conscious learning. >social (marry into diff. culture forced to learn lang eng speaker+italian=learn itallian) >occurs in natural context >unconscious and through exposure >constant exposure=max input. >sometimes natural but usually forced >very little exposure. Learning characteristics >who are you teaching >what do they speak @ home. *focus attention on crucial variables affecting learners" success & teachers" ability to enable learners" acquisition. Linguistic factors > what they must learn >what is language >what is communication. *teacher must know the system of language-its phonemes, morphemes, words, sentences& discourse structures. Learning process >how does learning take place >how can one ensure success in language learning. Age and acquisition >when in life is sll taking place. *key issue in sl *many diff ques"n about children and adults.