ESL-7100: Second Language Foundations

Wen Lai, & Lifang Wei. (2019). A critical evaluation of Krashen’s Monitor Model. Theory & Practice in Language Studies, 9(11), 1459.
This paper provides a critical evaluation of Krashen's Monitor Model, the influential theory in second language acquisition.

Dervić, M., & Spahić, N. (2018). An evaluation of five key aspects of the language acquisition (La) - a Critical Review of Krashen`S Theory. Proceedings of the Islamic Pedagogical Faculty of the University of Zenica, 16(16), 391–407.
In this article, the authors review the five stages of language acquisition as noted by Krashen’s theory. Read pages 391-407.

Guo, D. (2018). A study of English service learning under the theory of second language acquisition. International Forum of Teaching & Studies, 14(2), 27–33.
In this article, the author discusses the “Real-life" communicative use of language as an effective second language teaching method. Read pages 27-33.

Films Media Group. (2004). Differentiated instruction and the English language learner [Video]. Films on Demand.
This video features effective teachers, classrooms, and schools that use research-based theoretical frameworks such as multiple intelligences, affective filter, and comprehensive input to design successful language acquisition programs. (38 minutes)

Dunn, W. E., & Lantolf, J. P. (1998). Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development and Krashen’s i + 1: Incommensurable constructs; Incommensurable theories. Language Learning, 48(3), 411–442.
This article examines the integration of Krashen's construct of i + 1 and Vygotsky's zone of proximal development for second language acquisition research. Read pages 411-422.