Summer 2024 - LING 362 D100
Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults (3)
Class Number: 1487
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Claudia Wei Wah Wong
wei_wah_wong@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
LING 282W.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Application of linguistic principles to the teaching of English as a second language.
COURSE DETAILS:
In this course, students will examine their prior knowledge of Linguistics in the pragmatic context of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) practice. This course will provide students with fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge in TESL to adult learners. Students will be given opportunities to plan, develop and demonstrate their teaching skills in class. They will also have the opportunities to observe a real ESL adult class. The course will consist of lectures, in-class discussions, hands-on practices, and micro-teaching practices. Authentic teaching materials as well as various pedagogies adopted in different contexts will be illustrated and discussed.
Although the course will focus on the concepts of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)(i.e., learning and teaching English in an Anglophone context), the ideas will flexibly be applied to discussions of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as an Additional Language (EAL).
MODE OF INSTRUCTION: In-person
MODE OF DELIVERY: Lectures in Class
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.
Grading
- Two short reflections on ESL pedagogy 30%
- Two teaching practices 20%
- Lesson plan 15%
- Task instructions 5%
- Class observation report 10%
- Micro-teaching 20%
- No Final Exam
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
PLATFORMS USED: Canvas
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Laptop / Tablet
REQUIRED READING:
There is no textbook for this course. Required readings will be posted on Canvas. Students may need to refer to a standard introductory textbook to Linguistics.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities.
Please note that a grade of “FD” (Failed-Dishonesty) may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.
All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html