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How Languages Are Learned

This seven-session course will explore how languages are learned, examining native language acquisition and its similarities to second language acquisition; conditions necessary for language acquisition and development; individual differences that promote and facilitate language learning; and communicative competences (linguistic, discourse, sociolinguistic and strategic) needed for language fluency and how they are developed. There will be activities with hands-on analysis of language and the learning process, and participants will explore their own learning styles and other personal factors that influence language learning. While this is not a how-to course, topics covered will contribute to members’ own language learning. People will be invited to share their language learning experiences.

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