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Weekly Assignment #1

Mica Thibodeaux

School of Education/Louisiana State University- Shreveport ESL602: Linguistics for the ESL

Educator

Professor Kathryn Leslie

September 1, 2024
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Part One

Language As A Structure

● Key Ideas

○ Systemic Framework: Language can be understood to be a formal system with

specific rules and structures (Freeman & Freeman, 2014)

○ Focus on Syntax and Morphology: Emphasizes the grammatical aspects of

language, such as word formation.

○ Rule-Based Learning: Language learning must have an understanding and the

application of grammar rules.

Language As a Mental Faculty

● Key Ideas:

○ Cognitive Processes: Explores language as a cognitive ability.

○ Innate Knowledge: Language acquisition is facilitated by the mental capacity for

language.

○ Mental Representation: Investigating how language is represented and processed

in the mind.

Language As A Functional Resource

● Key Ideas:

○ Communication Tool: Language as a way to achieve communicative purposes.

○ Contextual Use: The practical application of language in different contexts


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○ Purpose Driven Learning: Using language to convey meaning and expressing

ideas

Part Two

Hypothesis Details Classroom Implications

Learning/Acquisition Distinction between two ways Focusing on Natural use by


of developing a second encouraging language
language acquisition through
communicative learning
rather than formal instruction.

The Natural Order Language structures are Tailoring instruction to


acquired through a development stages by
predictable sequence that is aligning teaching to the
generally the same across natural order by focusing on
learners. the structures appropriate to a
students developmental stage.

The Monitor Helps explain the role of Providing feedback and


learning the process of keeping a balance that is
language acquisition referring helpful but does not
to the use of learned overcorrect which can
knowledge to correct discourage learners.
language output

The Input Comprehensible Input Using language that is


challenging but accessible
through the i+1 rule (current
students level +1).

The Affective Filter Emotional states of a student Creating a supportive


can affect language environment that fosters
acquisition. positivity and a low stress
classroom atmosphere.

(Freeman & Freeman, 2014, p. 62-65)


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References

Freeman, D. E., & Freeman, Y. S. (2014). Essential Linguistics: What Teachers Need to

Know to Teach. Heinemann.

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