Understanding Nativist Theories in Second Language Acquisition

Unit 4 Nativist theories in SLA

Nativist theories in SLA: also called mentalist, emphasize the role of innate knowledge, The Language Acquisition Device (LAD) helps the learner to discover the rules of the target language grammar. The LAD contains knowledge of linguistic universals. Language universals aim at describing language and they focus on the product not the process. There are 2 approaches to the study of linguistic universals in SLA:

  • Typological Universals (TU)
  • Universal Grammar (UG)

Typological

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Understanding Text and Its Properties: A Comprehensive Guide

The Text and Its Properties

The text is the maximum communication unit consisting of the deliberate release of statements orally or in writing, in a concrete communicative situation for a particular purpose.

Fitness

Fitness is a textual property for which the message conforms to the situation in which the text is delivered and the purpose of the text emitter. For a text to be appropriate, the author must take into account the characteristics of the recipient, the subject matter, and the situation in

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A Comprehensive Guide to Language Teaching Methods and Concepts

A Lesson Plan

A lesson plan is a document that maps out the teacher’s intentions for the lesson. It reflects the teacher’s planning decisions as well as the teacher’s understanding of the principles of lesson design.

The different parts are: Aims, timetable fit, assumptions, anticipated problems, materials, class profile, development aims, procedure, and assessment.

Historical Overview of Language Teaching

Berlaimont

During the 15th and 16th centuries, a new social class emerged: the bourgeoisie. With

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School Organization and Management: Roles and Responsibilities

1. Student Classification

· Upon admission and registration at the center, we proceed with student classification.

· Students are assigned a stage, cycle, course, and group, taking into account their personal differences and educational needs.

· Classification aims to:

  • Form similar groups based on age, school achievement, domains, skills, and appropriate teaching methods.
  • Facilitate teaching in nearby age groups.
  • Maximize educational attainment gains.
  • Tailor courses based on students’ knowledge, goals,
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Boosting Student Confidence: A Proposal for Enhanced Presentation Skills

Introduction

This proposal addresses the difficulties students at this school face when preparing their final presentations. It outlines key needs and recommends strategies for teachers to help students overcome obstacles and deliver successful presentations confidently.

Current Situation

Discussions among students reveal a high level of nervousness surrounding upcoming presentations. Many struggle with structuring their presentations effectively. A lack of prior public speaking experience contributes

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Overview of Language Teaching Methods

Grammar Translation Method

Latin, which was the second language, was taught at school, focusing on grammatical rules, vocabulary memorization, and conjugation and translation. The classical method was adapted as a way of teaching foreign languages.

This methodology is based on grammatical rules to translate sentences and texts. The vocabulary was based on reading texts and was learned through lists and by heart. Reading and writing were the main skills, while no attention was paid to pronunciation

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