Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2025 - LING 362 B100

Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults (3)

Class Number: 1755

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • 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. 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: Blended 

MODE OF DELIVERY: Lectures in Class & Self-Learning activities to be done asynchronously

Grading

  • Two short reflections on ESL pedagogy 30%
  • Two teaching practices 20%
  • Lesson plan 15%
  • Task instructions 5%
  • Micro-teaching 20%
  • Weekly learning activities 10%
  • 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.


RECOMMENDED READING:

Celce-Murcia, M., Brinton, D. M. and Snow, M. A. (Eds). (2014). Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. (4th Ed.) National Geographic Learning, HEINLE CENGAGE Learning. Boston: USA


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

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

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.