Programme

General part. An overview of some key issues in second language learning research, with particular reference to the concept of interlanguage and the characteristics of interlanguage development.
Focus. Students are provided with knowledge and skills needed to analyse learners' varieties and interactional aspects of communication between native and non-native speakers.

Core Documentation

Nuzzo E., Grassi R., Input, output e interazione nell’insegnamento delle lingue, Bonacci-Loescher 2016.

Bettoni C., Imparare un'altra lingua, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2001 (capitoli 1-3).

Type of delivery of the course

The course will include both standard lessons and hands-on-data sessions.

Type of evaluation

Written test with open-ended questions.