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Understanding Second Language Development

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Tu 7p.m. – 9:45p.m.		 McCormack M02-0415 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
Tu 7p.m. – 9:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0415
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

This course addresses theories and contemporary issues a in the field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA), presenting a survey of the major SLA research findings collected in naturalistic and formal contexts during the last fifty years. Topics include the role of the learning environment in language acquisition, explanations for different levels of success among second language learners, variations in second language use, and the effect of classroom instruction on second language acquisition. The course provides students with an opportunity to reflect on both theoretical and practical considerations in the field of language learning and teaching.

Prerequisites

APLING-MA

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0415

Enrolled / Capacity

9 / 15

Status

Open

Instructor

Kimberly Urbanski

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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