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Language Teaching Methodology - LING5002
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Overview of the range of methodological approaches to the teaching of spoken and written language skills in relation to historical and sociocultural contexts and to theoretical considerations with a special focus on TESOL. Analyses and reflects on aspects of classroom practice, including teacher and learner roles, the use of teaching materials and language teaching technology. Draws on the collective knowledge and experience of the class.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and terminology of general language teaching methodology
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the major trends in language teaching methodology, including their identifying features, origins, strengths and weaknesses
  • Differentiate among different language teaching methodologies
  • Interpret and compare methodologies appropriate for their own teaching situations
  • Critically examine, analyse and evaluate the practical implications of modern theories of language teaching with particular relevance to participants' own teaching contexts.

Assessment

  • Assignment 1 (in two parts) - 50%
  • Assignment 2 - 50%

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