Knowledge of the phenomena characterising the process of spontaneous acquisition of a second language (L2), with a specific focus on developmental sequences in interlanguage and the development of the ability to use Italian as an L2. Attention to variability, systematicity and factors affecting the developmental path.
Knowledge of the characteristic of the interaction between native and non-native speakers, and of its importance for L2 acquisition. Focus on input modification and negotiation, the role of input and feedback.
Knowledge of the characteristic of the interaction between native and non-native speakers, and of its importance for L2 acquisition. Focus on input modification and negotiation, the role of input and feedback.
teacher profile teaching materials
Focus: provides students with knowledge and skills needed to analyse learners' varieties and interactional aspects of communication between native and non-native speakers.
- Pallotti G., A.I.P.I. - Associazione Interculturale Polo Interetnico, Imparare e insegnare l’italiano come lingua straniera, Bonacci, 2005.
- Gass S., Input and interaction, in Doughty C. and Long M. (a cura di), The Handbook of Second Language Acquisition, Blackwell, 2003, pp. 224-255.
Programme
General part: offers an overview of some key issues in second language learning research, with particular reference to the difference between acquisition and learning.Focus: provides students 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.- Pallotti G., A.I.P.I. - Associazione Interculturale Polo Interetnico, Imparare e insegnare l’italiano come lingua straniera, Bonacci, 2005.
- Gass S., Input and interaction, in Doughty C. and Long M. (a cura di), The Handbook of Second Language Acquisition, Blackwell, 2003, pp. 224-255.