Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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The course provides in-depth understanding of Language Learning Theories (LLT). The focus is on the six key theories with emphasis on their theoretical and pedagogical aspects of language learning. With the inclusion of current research trends in LLT, the course will equip the students with awareness of the distinctive concepts of language learning theories and their varied implementation. The course aims to develop awareness of current teaching approaches and methodologies, enable learners for effective planning and teaching with solid rationale at the background in a variety of curricular and learning environment, and analyze current research trends in the domain of language learning.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the course, students would be able to:
- have the in-depth understanding of the theories present in your course.
- distinguish the key concepts related with different models of language learning.
- have an understanding of learning methods and practices in detail
- analyze current research trends in pedagogical aspects of language learning
- effectively plan materials, with a solid rationale at the background in a variety of curricular and learning environments.
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Course Calendar
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Week 01
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2
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Introduction to Language Learning
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3
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Historical Perspective-I Part-I
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4
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Historical Perspective-I Part-II
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5
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Historical Perspective-II
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6
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Introduction to the key theories-I
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7
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Introduction to the key theories-II
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8
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Introduction to Approaches, Methods and Techniques-I
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9
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Introduction to Approaches, Methods and Techniques-II
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11
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Introduction Approaches, Methods and Techniques-III
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12
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Introduction to Key Concepts in Language Learning-I
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13
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Introduction to Key Concepts in Language Learning-II
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14
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Introduction to Key Concepts in Language Learning-III
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Week 02
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15
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Key Learning Theories: Behaviorism
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16
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Pavlovian Conditioning
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17
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Classical Conditioning
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18
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Reciprocal Determinism
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Quiz no.1
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22
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Generativism-1 Nativism and LAD
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23
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Generativism-1 Chomsky’s Criticism on Behaviorism
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24
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Generativism-1 Rene Descrates Concept of Idea
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25
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Generativism-1 Transcendental Idealism
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26
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Generativism-I The Lenneberg Theory & Competence and Performance
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Week 03
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27
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Generativism-II Dispelling Myths: Critical Period Hypothesis
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28
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Generativism-II Introduction to Universal Grammar: Why UG?
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29
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Generativism-II Principles and Parameters
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30
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Generativism-II UG Based Approaches to SLA Evaluation
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31
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Cognitivism-I General Theories & Principles
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32
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Cognitivism-I Language & Cognition-Cognitive Perceptual Process
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33
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Cognitivism-I Strategies of Development
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34
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Cognitivism-II Piagetian Stages of Development
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35
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Cognitivism-II Multi Store Model (Richard Atkinson & Richard Shiffrin)
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36
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Cognitivism-II The Competition Model and The Associative-Cognitive CREED Theory (Nick Ellis)
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37
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Cognitivism-II Rumelhart and McLelland on Connectionism
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38
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Cognitivism-II Newell & Simon’s Theory of Information Processing
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Week 04
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39
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Constructivism-I Constructivism: General Learning Theory
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40
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Constructivism-I Principles of Constructivism
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41
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Constructivism-I John Dewey’s Notion of Experiential Education
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42
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Constructivism-I Fredrick’s Schematic Account of Memory Demonstrate (Remembering)
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43
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Constructivism-II Jean Piaget and Constructivism
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44
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Constructivism-II Piaget’s Key Concepts of Adaptation and Disequilibration
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45
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Constructivism-II Bruner’s Idea of Scaffolding and Discovery Learning
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46
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Constructivism-II Bruner on Teaching Influencing Learning
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47
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Constructivism-III Bandura’s Socio-cognitive Model of Human Behavior (Self- Efficacy)
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48
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Constructivism-III Understanding Self-efficiency
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49
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Constructivism-III David Ausubel’s Subsumption Theory
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50
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Constructivism-III Metacognition and Script Theory
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Assignment
Week 05
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51
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Krashen’s Input Hypothesis (monitor model)-I General Theory, Five Hypotheses and Factors
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52
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Krashen’s Input Hypothesis (Monitor Model)-I The Natural Approach and SLA
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53
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Krashen’s Input Hypothesis (Monitor Model)-I Acquisition vs Learning Hypothesis
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54
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Krashen’s Input Hypothesis (Monitor Model)-I The Natural Order Hypothesis & The Input Hypothesis
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55
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Krashen’s Input Hypothesis (Monitor Model)-I The Monitor Hypothesis & The Affective Filter Hypothesis
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56
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Krashen’s Input Hypothesis (Monitor Model)-I Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and Criticism
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Week 06
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57
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Socio-cultural Theory: Vygotsky and M.A.K Halliday
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58
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Socio-cultural Theory: Acculturation Model and Steps in Acculturation by John Schuman
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59
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Socio-cultural Theory: Situated Learning & Language Socialization
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60
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Basic Language Cognition vs Higher Language Cognition: Basic Language Cognition
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61
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Basic Language Cognition vs Higher Language Cognition: Native Speaker Construct
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62
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Basic Language Cognition vs Higher Language Cognition: Differences Among Language Learners
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63
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Generative vs Usage-Based Schools: Generative School
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64
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Generative vs Usage-Based Schools: Usage-Based School
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65
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Generative vs Usage-Based Schools: Generative Vs Usage-Based School Explanation
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Mid Term Exam
Week 07
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66
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Communicative Competence: Reviewing L2 Proficiency Models
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67
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Communicative Competence: Dell Hymes’s Communicative Competence
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68
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Communicative Competence: Bachman Communication Language Ability (CLA)
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69
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Communicative Competence: Types of Competencies
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Quiz no. 2
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70
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Models of Communicative Competence: Canale & Swain’s Model of Communicative Competence
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71
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Models of Communicative Competence: Bachman & Palmer Model of Communicative Competence
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72
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Models of Communicative Competence: Celce-Murcia Models of Communicative Competence
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73
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Models of Communicative Competence: Kramsch & Whiteside’s Symbolic Competence
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74
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CUP, BICS & CALP: Cummins and Swain Common Underlying Proficiency (CUP) Model
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75
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CUP, BICS & CALP: Basic Interpersonal Communicative Skills (BICS)
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76
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CUP, BICS & CALP: Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP)
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77
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CUP, BICS & CALP: Comparison of BICS and CALP
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Week 08
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78
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Second Language Learning Research & Language Education Goal of Language Learning Research
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79
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Second Language Learning Research & Language Education Bridging Language Learning Research & Language Education
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80
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Second Language Learning Research & Language Education SLA Research and Working Beyond Teaching Methods
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81
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Directions for Research in Language Learning Research Within Applied Linguistic
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82
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Directions for Research in Language Learning Explicit & implicit Learning & Awareness
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83
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Directions for Research in Language Learning Input, output & frequency
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84
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Directions for Research in Language Learning Current Trends & Research in Pakistani Context
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Quiz no. 3
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85
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McLaughlin's Automaticity and Restructuring
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86
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Schmidt's Noticing Hypothesis
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Week 09
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87
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Long’s Interaction Hypothesis
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88
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Munfred Pienemann’s Processability Theory
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89
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Towell & Hawkin's Model of SLA
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90
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Comparing Six Theories-I Theories Perspectives
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91
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Comparing Six Theories-I Role of Memory and Transfer Occurrence
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92
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Comparing Six Theories-II Types of Learning
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93
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Comparing Six Theories-II Classroom Application
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Week 10
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94
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Learning Factors: Language Learning Factors
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96
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Learning Factors: Motivation
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97
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Learning Factors: Relevant Learning Factors (Anthropological Evidence)
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98
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Learning Factors: Relevant Learning Factors (Linguistics Considerations & Cognitive Ability)
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99
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Learning Factors: Relevant Learning Factors (Cognitive & Affective Considerations )
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100
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Language Learning Strategies-I Direct Strategies
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Week 11
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101
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Language Learning Strategies-II Indirect Strategies
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102
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Individual Learning Differences–I Intelligence & Multiple Intelligence
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103
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Individual Learning Differences-I Language Aptitude & Language Learning
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104
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Individual Learning Differences–II Affective factors; Self-Esteem, Attribution Theory and Self-Efficacy
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105
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Individual Learning Differences–II Language Attitude & Motivation
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106
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Individual Learning Differences–II Language anxiety, Empathy & Extroversion
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107
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Individual Learning Differences–II Willingness to Communicate, Inhibition & Risk Taking
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Week 12
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108
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Individual Learning Differences–III Learner as a Social Being Stereotyping & Generalization
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109
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Individual Learning Differences–III Second Culture Acquisition & Social Distance
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110
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Individual Learning Differences–III Language, Culture, & Thought
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GDB
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111
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Language Learning Pedagogy Nature of Language Learning Theories; Pedagogy & Developing Relevant Theories
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112
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Language Learning Pedagogy Conducting Classroom Research
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113
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Language Learning Pedagogy Making Research Accessible to Teachers & Facilitating Action Research
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Quiz no. 4
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114
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Individual Differences and Language Learning Strategies in Pakistani Context
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Week 13
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115
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Dynamics of Learning Styles Types of Styles
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116
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Dynamics of Learning Styles Types of Learner
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117
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Dynamics of Learning Styles Models of Learning Styles
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118
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Social Contexts in SLA Language community & Communicative Competence
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119
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Social Contexts in SLA Societal & Environmental Factors in Learning Setting
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120
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Social Contexts in SLA Microsocial Factors
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121
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Social Contexts in SLA Macrosocial Factors
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122
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Acquiring Knowledge for L2 Use Academic Competence
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123
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Acquiring Knowledge for L2 Use Interpersonal Competence
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124
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Acquiring Knowledge for L2 Use Receptive Strategies
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125
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Acquiring Knowledge for L2 Use Productive Strategies
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Week 14
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126
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Research Trends in ESP Classroom Trends & Issues
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127
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Research Trends in ESP Classroom Need Analysis to Curriculum Development
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128
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Research Trends in ESP Classroom Assessment Issues in ESP Teaching
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129
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Research Trends in ESP Classroom Teachers Training Issues
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Final Term Exam
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