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Course name
Second Language Acquisition
Institution
Carleton University
Instructor
Eva Kartchava
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Linguistics
Course dates
2020-09-10 00:00:00 UTC – 2020-12-11 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
45


This course examines issues in second language acquisition (SLA). It focuses on the theoretical concepts, empirical research and practical implications for language teaching. Topics covered in the course include: processes and stages of development involved in learning a second or additional language; theories of language learning (L1 and L2); teaching methods; individual differences in SLA (age, aptitude, motivation, etc.); interlanguage development; and the effects of instruction on SLA. This course is required for students completing their accreditation as L2 teachers. I would like to use Wikipedia for an assignment that has the students research some of the most accomplished SLA scholars and journals that publish research that teachers can use in their practice. I believe that knowing who the key researchers are in the field and being able to recognize/utilize the journals that publish SLA studies are paramount for effective and engaged language teachers. Involving teachers-in-training at the start of their careers/training in researching and then sharing information about key resources (people and sources) that can positively affect both their in-service and novice peers is a sure recipe for engaged and committed practitioners that not only help their learners meet their L2 objectives, but also ensures that the field of SLA grows and prospers as a result.

Student Assigned Reviewing
TylerBrasche
Slastudentresearch
JorgiaQ Paul Nation
Pjordanc Input Processing theory
Kelseyxerri Teachability Hypothesis
Ericajessen
LenWuJP
Jduong21
Fullertonae Noticing hypothesis
RebeccaAndre
Nishamahalingam
Apatriciaesla Paul Nation
OliviaP-SLA Patsy M. Lightbown
Amber Roux
RaniaAlazzam Teachability Hypothesis
Macbock Zoltán Dörnyei
RichardEdJo
SLASM2020
Ibraling Fossilization (Second Language Acquisition)
Hosannah123 Form Focused Instruction
SLAcontibutions
SLAcontribution
Waylondesnoyers
Ashhickey24 Input Processing theory
Scallaerts Fossilization (Second Language Acquisition)
CaptainShrimps

Timeline

Week 1

Course meetings
Friday, 11 September 2020
In class - Introduction to the Wikipedia assignment

Welcome to your Wikipedia assignment's course timeline. This page guides you through the steps you'll need to complete for your Wikipedia assignment, with links to training modules and your classmates' work spaces.

Your course has been assigned a Wikipedia Expert. You can reach them through the Get Help button at the top of this page.

Resources:


Assignment - Get started on Wikipedia

Create an account and join this course page, using the enrollment link your instructor sent you. (Because of Wikipedia's technical restraints, you may receive a message that you cannot create an account. To resolve this, please try again off campus or the next day.)

Milestones

This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.

Week 2

Course meetings
Wednesday, 16 September 2020   |   Friday, 18 September 2020
Assignment - Evaluate Wikipedia
In class - Discussion

Week 3

Course meetings
Wednesday, 23 September 2020   |   Friday, 25 September 2020
Assignment - Choose possible topics

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 6


In class - Discussion

Week 4

Course meetings
Wednesday, 30 September 2020   |   Friday, 2 October 2020
Assignment - Add to an article
Assignment - Exercise

Week 5

Course meetings
Wednesday, 14 October 2020   |   Friday, 16 October 2020
Assignment - Start drafting your contributions

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, pages 7–9


Guide(s) for writing articles in your topic area

Linguistics

Milestones

Everyone has begun writing their article drafts.

Week 6

Course meetings
Friday, 30 October 2020

Week 7

Course meetings
Wednesday, 4 November 2020   |   Friday, 6 November 2020
In class - Peer review an article

Guiding framework

In class - Discussion

Week 8

Course meetings
Wednesday, 11 November 2020   |   Friday, 13 November 2020
Assignment - Respond to your peer review

You probably have some feedback from other students and possibly other Wikipedians. Consider their suggestions, decide whether it makes your work more accurate and complete, and edit your draft to make those changes.

Resources:

  • Editing Wikipedia, pages 12 and 14
  • Reach out to your Wikipedia Expert if you have any questions.

Week 9

Course meetings
Wednesday, 18 November 2020   |   Friday, 20 November 2020
Assignment - Begin moving your work to Wikipedia

Now that you've improved your draft based on others' feedback, it's time to move your work live - to the "mainspace."

Resource: Editing Wikipedia, page 13


Assignment - Exercise

Week 10

Course meetings
Wednesday, 25 November 2020   |   Friday, 27 November 2020
Assignment - Continue improving your article

Now's the time to revisit your text and refine your work. You may do more research and find missing information; rewrite the lead section to represent all major points; reorganize the text to communicate the information better; or add images and other media.


Assignment - Polish your work

Continue to expand and improve your work, and format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Remember to contact your Wikipedia Expert at any time if you need further help!

Week 11

Course meetings
Wednesday, 2 December 2020   |   Friday, 4 December 2020
Assignment - Final article

It's the final week to develop your article.

  • Read Editing Wikipedia page 15 to review a final check-list before completing your assignment.
  • Don't forget that you can ask for help from your Wikipedia Expert at any time!


In class - In-class presentation

Week 12

Course meetings
Wednesday, 9 December 2020   |   Friday, 11 December 2020
Milestones

Everyone should have finished all of the work they'll do on Wikipedia, and be ready for grading.