EDC480E

Course Description

This course critically examines the contemporary approaches to English language teaching, especially English as Second Language (ESL). It will look into describing the English language, issues in language learning and popular methodologies used. ESL learner autonomy and teacher development will be highlighted. Aspects of classroom practice, including class size, different abilities, feedback, mistakes and correction, managing for success, seating, and grouping students will be analyzed, with an emphasis on teaching language skills integratively and separately. In addition, this course will emphasize the four macro-language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), and their sub-skills (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and sentence construction). This course will also analyse contemporary use of technology in language teaching. It will also cover lesson planning, classroom management and interactive language teaching. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to desi

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