Università Roma Tre

The course “Educational Linguistics” falls within the domain of the basic learning activities labelled "Philology, General and Applied Linguistics" of the degree course in Languages and Cultural- Linguistic Mediation, specifically the activities aimed at providing basic training in the methods and tools of analysis and reflection proper to language learning and teaching.
The course aims to provide:
Knowledge of the phenomena that characterize the process of language acquisition (first, second and foreign), with particular attention to the linguistic aspects related to the sequences of acquisition and the development of the ability to use: variability, systematicity and factors internal and external to the individual that affect the path of acquisition.
Knowledge of the characteristics of the interaction between native and non-native speaker, and of its effects on the acquisition of L2: modifications and negotiation of input, role of output and feedback.
Knowledge of the process of developing competence in the use of a foreign language, with attention to the role of context, input, as well as the learning strategies involved.
Knowledge of the processes of developing language skills, through examples of the various languages taught in the Department and in Italian schools, including Italian for foreigners.
Development of the metalinguistic reflection, in a transversal way, giving particular importance to the comparison between languages and to the valorization of the linguistic repertoire of the learners.
Knowledge of the role of teaching in language learning, with particular reference to the main teaching methodologies developed in research, to optimize and enhance learning processes, including through the use of new digital technologies.
Expected learning outcomes: students will know the research on spontaneous and guided learning of foreign languages and the aspects related to the order of acquisition; they will be able to carry out metalinguistic reflections; they will be aware of their linguistic repertoire and will know how to use the comparison between languages to optimize their learning; they will know the processes of learning and use of the foreign language, the role of context and learning strategies; they will know the processes of listening, speaking, reading and writing of foreign languages and Italian L2; they will know the main methodologies and technologies for teaching.