Linguistics Exam 1

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principles of language learning

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1. take responsibility
2. make your study meaningful
3. seek to communicate
4. learn new concepts to thoroughly

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methodology

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considerations in "how to teach"

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approach

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educated position/belief on how to learn a language

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method

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set of classroom specifications to accomplish a language objective.

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series method

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students are taught directly in the foreign language without explanation of grammar rules or translation. series of sentences in the language

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natural approach

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aquisition occurs instead of analysis. learners only are expected to speak when they feel ready

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grammar translation method

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taught in native language. grammar explanation. translation and vocab memorization

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Direct method

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grammar taught inductively. organized around question and answer. vocab taught through demos, objects, acting, etc.

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Audiolingual method

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Alot of listening to audio tapes and mimicry. emphasis in pronunciation. structural patterns are taught through repetition.

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community language learning

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students get in a circle and communicate starting in english. the teacher than tells them when to swtich to the foreign language.

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suggestopedia

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soft music in comfortable seats. students have english version of what they are learning. They may have some reading in the foreign language, but the english is also there for help.

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enlightened eclectic approach

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opened minded about how a missionary can learn. not fixed on a specific method

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learner centered instruction

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encourages adaptability to the needs of students. encourages students to be creative in learning a language.

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4 basic questions in formulating a language study plan

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1. what does the investigator need to do to come unto Christ
2. What must I do in order to meet the investigators needs.
3. What grammar or vocab do I need to learn to help meet investigator's needs.
4. what daily goals do I need to master this.

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what are the principles for MTC training

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1. purpose centered
2. learner enabling
3. spiritual experience
4. learn by doing
5. communicative

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automaticity

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learning should be more focused on phrases and vocab being automatic instead of grammar being overanalyzed.

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meaningful learning

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while learning it is important to see how your will use it.

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intrinsic motivation

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this is fulfilled when student sets and accomplishes goals in the language which itself is that reward

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strategic investment

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same idea as take responsibility

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autonomy

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success in learning a language depends on learners ability to take initiative in communication and taking it beyond the classroom

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Language Ego

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this is the learner's "self" while in the language. if it is not happy it will struggle in learning the language.

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language culture connection

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when teaching the language, you are also teaching cultural customs and values, and way of thinking that involve that language. help missionaries see how not one culture or language is better than the other.

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Native language effect

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the fact that concepts in your negative language is organized in a certain way, it makes it harder to understand concepts organized differently in the foreign language.

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interlanguage

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comparing and contrasting languages so that you can understand one language's organization because it is different from the other language

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communicative competence

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not being so hung up on perfectness of grammar, but being content that a missionaries communication is still understandable.

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should we use grammar to teach adults a new language

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yes. it is essential in the adult's learning. It can cause learning to speed up when taught right. Excessive grammar can also hinder a missionary's progress.

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why is an inductive approach better?

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because it hopes that the missionary learns the grammar rules subconciously where, it becomes intuitive instead of cognitive. it also provides intrinsic motivation.

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steps in creating an effective board display

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1. declarative sentence as a header. (main example) also use each part for column headers
2. write english meaings under each tagalog word
3. Be clear in your questions and provide answers both in the affirmative, and negative.
4. give examples of questions and asnwers in affirmative, and negative

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criteria for effective application activity

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1. board display is based on context
2. scenario is meaningful and realistic
3. instructions simple and easy
4. can be single event, or series of multiple events
5. 2 way communication
6. fun
7. provides list of useful and allowed resources

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what is a level above grammar

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a function

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what is form focused communication

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it is communication practice that has a specific goal and mind, maybe even based on a certain grammar rule, but the missionary still gets to decide how to ask and respond.

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what are advantages of group activities?

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1. generates interactive language
2. offers an affective climate
3. promotes learner responsibility and autonomy
4. forces everyone to participate

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difference between application activity and practice activity

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application activity is focused on one grammar rule and has a purpose in mastering that grammar rule. practice activity is more task based and allows for multiple grammar rules for missionary to accomlish purpose.