Category Archives: Video Presentations

Teaching gender-inclusive language in the second language classroom

Webinar by Vivian Langer (April 2019) This webinar is meant for second language (L2) instructors who are interested in working against gender inequality and creating an inclusive environment in their classrooms through gender-inclusive language. The webinar explores why it might … Continue reading

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Learning to Play in L2 Contexts with Digital Games

In the webinar below, Meghan K. McGinley explores the ways in which the field of SLA can utilize praxis-informed models of research in order to promote “gameful” thinking. In learning-to-play with digital games in L2 contexts, instructors, game designers and CALL … Continue reading

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Social Reading in the Second Language (L2) Classroom

Webinar by Abby R. Broughton This webinar presents social reading in the second language (L2) classroom. This presentation is meant for all L2 instructors and learners interested in reading authentic texts online with others. By situating social reading as it … Continue reading

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Migration and Otherness in SLA

My Vlog discusses the notion of migration from a literary point of view before diving into migration and how it exists in SLA. I argue that Otherness happens in the Language Classroom. See the link Migration and Otherness in SLA   … Continue reading

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How We Study Language in This Class (video)

In this video, Stacey walks her students through how people learn language and how her first-year language class will be organized. With a goal of Intercultural Communicative Competence in mind, students will use the experiential learning cycle to take in … Continue reading

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Webinar – Using 19th century news articles in intermediate to advanced L2 French courses

Webinar by Cara Bailey Cite this: Bailey, Cara. “Webinar – Using 19th Century News Articles in Intermediate to Advanced L2 French Courses.” Second Language Studies, Vanderbilt University, my.vanderbilt.edu/L2studies/webinar-19th-century-news-articles-in-intermediate-to-advanced-L2-French-courses. In the webinar below, Cara Bailey will explore the use of authentic, historical non-fiction, in … Continue reading

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SLA Principles in Online/Mobile Apps for Language Learning by Nikki Yiran Wei

This video presentation introduces six important SLA principles in language learning apps. Examples include popular apps you can find in the Apple store. Here is the list of the apps mentioned in the video: Duolinguo, Rosetta Stone, Liulishuo, FluentU, Drop, … Continue reading

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Evaluation of English Textbooks in China by Jasmine Wang

This video presentation compares three popular English textbooks through the lens of second language acquisition and methodological principles. You can watch the presentation here:

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Webinar – Integrating Theories and Practice in L2 Writing Instruction by Yiwei Jin

Integrating Theories and Practice in L2 Writing Instruction  4/22/16 Presenter: Yiwei Jin This video presentation discusses how theory and practice for L2 Writing Instruction in China is developed in an unbalanced manner. While L2 writing research explores the most recent … Continue reading

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Webinar – Intercultural Teaching Materials for Cultural Awareness by Diogo Oliveira

Intercultural Teaching Materials for Cultural Awareness 4/18/16 Presenter: Diogo Oliveira This video presentation argues that language and culture are not separate entities to be dealt with individually in the language classroom, but rather language teaching materials should be developed with … Continue reading

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