Dec 1

No posts are due this week. But do read the articles and do not forget to bring your conceptual maps to class on Monday.

Share your ideas for the final project

In a few sentences, please describe your idea for the final project including:

-topic

-goal

-format (lit.review, lit. review + educational materials, etc.)

- whether you are looking for smb to collaborate with / found a collaborator.

Discussion Questions for Blog Discussion: For Nov 17

In your opinion,  how can the education system in the US support bilingualism? Which bilingual models have been shown to be most effective?

What is your view on a recent proposal regarding the FL ban in Nashville? It won’t ban FL in schools of course, but will it have any bearing on the field of language education?

http://information.travel.aol.com/article/news-feeds/_a/voters-to-decide-on-nashville-foreign/20080825101309990001

Your questions for Class Discussion: For Nov 17

Please post your questions here. Thank you!

Questions for Blog Discussion: For Nov 10

Based on the readings for this week (and the recommended books would be very helpful also!), what advice would you give to parents who want to raise bilingual / bi-literate) children?

Your questions for Class Discussion: For Nov 10

Please post your questions for the topics you want to discuss in class here.

Questions for Class Discussion: For Nov 3

Please post your questions based on the readings on language and thought here. Thank you

Questions for Blog Discussion: For Nov 3

Do you think that the linguistic relativity debate has relevance for the field of second language learning and teaching? Please explain.

Your Questions for Class Discussion: For Oct 27

Please post your own questions for class discussion here.

Questions for Blog Discussion: For Oct 27

Do you agree that (autobiographical) narratives can be used as valid data in Applied Linguistics? What can we learn about second language acquisition and bilingual development from these data?