Qualitative Perspectives on Context, Instruction and Learning

Course Number: 82-388A

This course asks two central questions: 1) How do we capture language learning outcomes that aren't measurable quantitatively?; and 2) How do we understand the relationship between context, instruction, and second language learning? To answer these questions, we will examine research and its practical applications from a variety of qualitative traditions (e.g., ethnography, discourse analysis, qualitative interviews, diary studies) that has been carried out in a wide range of contexts, including classroom settings, study abroad, technology-enhanced environments, and informal learning 'in the wild.' Assessments include: homework assignments, class discussions of readings, and a final project.

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Units: 9
Prerequisite(s): None