This module will introduce you to dominant theories of second language acquisition and will support you in drawing connections between these theories and the field of language education. It will explain how theories of second language acquisition draw on ideas from disciplines such as linguistics, psychology and sociology to theorize how we learn an additional language and will connect these theories with the questions researchers ask about language learning, language learners and language teaching. The module will also provide a basis for critiquing how theories influence curriculum and teaching practices. During the module you will explore theoretical and empirical issues in the field, with language learning being examined as both a cognitive and social achievement. Readings for this module will be comprised of a mixture of seminal works, theoretical overviews, and current research papers. This module will require online as well as offline interaction with peers and tutors.