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Programme Detail: PLANTS: Principles of Language Acquisition: Natural Tools and Strategies
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | PLANTS: Principles of Language Acquisition: Natural Tools and Strategies |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
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| Description | PLANTS is a proactive approach to learning a new language. Before you are field-tested you can evaluate your language learning strengths and weaknesses, learn the principles and skills of language acquisition, and practise your newly acquired skills during 10 hours of supervised language learning in small groups. |
| Keywords | Missionary Cross-cultural Intercultural Missionary training Linguistics Language learning Language acquisition |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
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| Country and region where programme is available | Canada / Ontario |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / Languages and Literature; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Introductory |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | US$850 + Rm & Bd |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 2 weeks |
| Average hours of study per week | 35 |
| Methods of instruction | Lecture, discussion, case studies, field trips, community living. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 70% |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 20% |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 10% |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 25 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | None |
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| Qualifications gained | Certificate of completion |
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