THE CONTRIBUTION OF 'LINGUISTICS' THAT INFLUENCE THE ASSESSMENT OF FOREIGN & SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION

Contribution of Linguistics to Foreign and Second Language Education

1. Description of the components and structure of language: (Phonology; Morphology; Syntax; Grammar; and also Lexicon).
2.Discourse analysis
3.Concept of language universals
4.Surface vs. deep structure of language

Contribution of Psycholinguistics to Foreign and Second Language Education
1.Understanding of the process of language acquisition in a first and second language
2.Competence vs. performance
3.Affective variables in language learning
4.Cognitive strategies of language learners
5.Effects of bilingualism on cognitive development

Contribution of Sociolinguistics to Foreign and Second Language Education
1.Perception of the total language environment: Communication & the functions of language
2.Cultural factors that influence language learning
3.Social and interpersonal language learning variables
4.Studies of language variations, language prestige and bilingualism in social contexts

Contribution of Sociolinguistics to Foreign and Second Language Education

1.Understanding of self-esteem and motivation in students
2.Sequential nature of language learning
3.Theories of cognitive development and learning strategies
4.Elements of sound curriculum design
5.Characteristics of effective teaching