Powerpoint Jeopardy Non-linguistic components Language acquisition DiscoursePragmatics

What does the “critical period hypothesis” for langauge learning state?– 10 points

Name two non-linguistic factors that influence success with language learning. – 20 points

Name two non-verbal communication factors that can lead to cross-cultural misunderstanding. – 30 points

Give an example of an integrative motivation to learn. Why is it important to know about it? – 40 points

Is a language learner more successful when s/he is field-dependent or field-independent? Why/why not? – 50 points

Name one way to assure comprehensible input when giving instructions.. – 10 points

What is the difference between learning and acquiring a language? – 20 points

Give an example of the interlanguage stage of “backsliding.” – 30 points

What does Cummin’s CUP stand for and mean? – 40 points

Is it good to have a high affective filter when learning a language? Why/why not? – 50 points What does “explicit knowledge” vs. “implicit knWhat does “explicit knowledge” vs. “implicit knowledge” mean in owledge” mean in language learning?

Name one characteristic of a student in the early production phase – 10 points

What is an appropriate way to respond to students in the silent phase to help them comprehend? – 20 points

Is this an example of circumlocution? “I singed the whole song by self” – 30 points

Name one feature that first and second language learners share – 40 points

What does “explicit knowledge” vs. “implicit knowledge” mean in language learning? – 50 points

What does “discourse” mean in the field of language learning? – 10 points

What does it mean to know “turn taking” skills in a dialog? – 20 points

What does it mean to know “conversational repair” skills? Give 1 example. – 30 points

Why might it be difficult for an ELL to know about relevant oral discourse topics? – 40 points

Give an example of how an ELL might find it difficult to say something appropriate in a dialog situation that involves conflict resolution. – 50 points

Give an example of an indirect speech act. – 10 points

What does it mean to have good pragmatics when using language? – 20 points

What are two possible “illocutionary acts” of the following utterance: Please, close the door. – 30 points