| Module Identifier |
EL31920 |
| Module Title |
TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE |
| Academic Year |
2001/2002 |
| Co-ordinator |
To Be Arranged |
| Semester |
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters) |
| Course delivery |
Contact Hours | 2x2 hour sessions per week |
| Assessment |
Continuous assessment | Teaching practice | 30% |
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Continuous assessment | Detailed lesson plan | 15% |
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Continuous assessment | Analysis and explanation of a specified grammatical point | 25% |
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Continuous assessment | Extended writing on an English language related topic to be chosen by students in consultation with their tutors | 30% |
Brief description
This module has both a theoretical and a practical basis. It is intended to develop an understanding of issues related to language learning and language acquisition. It is also intended to give practical experience in teaching English as a foreign language. In these ways it provides training in teaching English as a foreign language and gives access to a recognized teaching qualification.
The format of this module is as follows: 2x2 hour sessions per week. The sessions are not formal lectures but include discussion and practical involvement in teaching strategies. There will also be observation of experienced teachers; some of the observations may take place during the two hour sessions. The module involves practical teaching with classes of foreign students. These classes are outside module hours.
Students who complete the module successfully may apply to sit the examination for the Certificate of Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults. An examination fee is payable for this.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
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demonstrate knowledge and understanding of grammatical and phonological features of the English language;
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distinguish between, and state the relative merits of, different pedagogic principles and methodologies of teaching;
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demonstrate competence in lesson preparation and practical teaching, using appropriate methodologies.
Reading Lists
Books
Harmer, J.. (1998)
The Practice of English Language Teaching. Longman
Krashen, S. D.. (1987)
Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition. Prentice-Hall
Littlewood, W.. (1988)
Foreign and Second Language Learning. CUP
Matthews, A. et al (eds). (1991)
At the Chalk Face. Nelson
Richards, J. C. & Rodgers, T. S.. (1992)
Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. CUP
Scrivener, J.. (1994)
Learning Teaching. Heinemann
Ur, P.. (1996)
A Course in Language Teaching. CUP
Wright, T.. (1991)
Roles of Teachers and Learners. OUP