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The task: Respond to key questions which guide you to analyse the theories presented

in Units1 and 2 of this subject.

Select 2

of the following four questions. Write a response of 550-650 words on each.

In each answer, you must draw upon (a) the settextbook

(Lightbown & Spada) and (b) at least one other reading from the subject book of readings. You may use further references as well, but you
must show close and critical reading of (a) and (b).

1- Language teachers need to “pitch their lessons” to suit the level of their

students. y drawing on a variety of theoretical perspectives, explain why such teacher-led adjustments play a vital role in the successful teaching and learning of languages.

2- The notions of ‘i+1′ and ‘ZPD’ can appear similar at a superficial level; however,they are founded on quite different assumptions about language learning. Explain whatthese assumptions are and how they differ from each other.
Pairwork has been described as the engine-room of many current second language classrooms. It is used daily in language classrooms around
the world. Explain,with reference to theorists we have studied, how pairwork helps teachers and students achieve outcomes seen to be beneficial to the learning of languages.

4- How do both cognitive and socio-cultural theories of language learning explain possible

differences between the course of L1 development and L2 development?

Criteria for assessment

a. explains key concepts relating to

language development (40%).

b. analyses linguistic, psychological & social dimensions of learning (40%).

c. produces accurate and cohesive

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