This course will explore research about L2 learners' comprehension and acquisition of idioms, collocations, and other phraseological units. We will begin with an overview of past studies of L2 idiom comprehension and onsider some of the differences between L1 and L2 idiom comprehension
(Term 1). Then we will look at current research on L2 learners' comprehension and acquisition of
phraseological units, with particular attention to the methods of investigation used (Term 2). Students will also be required to do an independent research project on a course-related topic of their choice (Terms 2 and 3). |