Università Roma Tre

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THIS COURSE AIMS AT:
- Debunking some of the most pervasive myths and prejudices regarding language and languages and making way to the results of contemporary research in the sciences of language.
- Providing students with sound information regarding how foreign languages are best learned and taught.
- Enhancing students’ metalinguistic capabilities to improve their command of written language and their ability to improve their pupils’ command of written language, both native and L2 speakers.
- Providing students with the linguistic knowledge implied in the processes of both teaching literacy and preparing pre-school children to literacy.
- Presenting the results of contemporary research in syntax – aiming at replacing traditional grammar, both scientifically and educationally obsolete – which will provide the basis of their grammatical teaching at school.

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