LIGN 178
The objective of the course is to familiarize the students with current trends in language teaching methodology. Second language acquisition theories and their implications for language teaching will be explored. Special attention will be paid to communicative approaches. We will discuss the role of input, grammar, affective factors, comprehension vs. production, error correction, culture, testing. Students will explore the use of new technologies in language teaching and develop their own lesson plans.
Textbook: Hadley, A.O. 2001. Teaching Language in Context. Heinle &Heinle: Boston.
Slides:
Class 1 On Knowing a Language
Class 2 On Learning a Language I
Class 3 On Learning a Language II
Class 4 Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences
Class 5 Methods of Second Language Teaching I
Class 6 Methods of Second Language Teaching II
Class 7 The Role of Context in Comprehension and Learning
Class 8 Teaching Listening and Reading
Class 9 Developing Oral Proficiency