Course Description: Advanced topics and applications in applied linguistics
This advanced course, Advanced Topics and Applications in Applied Linguistics, is designed for students who have completed an introductory-level course covering the fundamentals, branches, terminology, and techniques of Applied Linguistics, including language learning and teaching methodologies. Building on that foundation, this course moves into specialized and contemporary areas, focusing on the practical application of linguistic theories to real-world communication and pedagogical challenges. Key components include an intensive revision of core principles, an in-depth exploration of Discourse Analysis, the critical field of Language Assessment, the complexities of Intercultural Communication, and an analysis of the newest research trends and contemporary shifts shaping the discipline today.
Topics
1. Comprehensive Revision of Key Topics in Applied Linguistics
2. Applied linguistics and discourse analysis
3. Language assessment (fundamentals, approaches, types of testing)
4. Intercultural Communication
5. Contemporary Shifts in Applied Linguistics
Course objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Successfully recall and apply foundational theories and terminology of Applied Linguistics.
2. Critically analyze how language is used in social contexts using Discourse Analysis techniques.
3. Understand the principles of language testing and critique the fairness and effectiveness of various assessment methods.
4. Manage Intercultural Communication: Analyze and address communication challenges that arise in intercultural interactions.
5. Identify and explain major contemporary research shifts and new topics in applied linguistics.
- المعلم: TOURIA DRID