Fall 2017 - EDUC 824 G021

Seminar in Second Language Teaching (5)

Class Number: 4654

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Major trends in English as an additional language education theory and practice, current understandings of different aspects of language instruction and debatable issues prominent in teaching English as an additional language (TEAL) research.

COURSE DETAILS:

The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity to explore major trends and issues in English as an additional language education theory and practice. Through readings, class discussions and presentations, we will focus on current understandings of different aspects of language instruction and debatable issues prominent in TESL/TEFL/TEIL research. Students will also consider these questions in relation to educational contexts they are familiar with.

Grading

  • Responses to course readings 15%
  • Small group discussion facilitations on readings 20%
  • Small group presentation on a reading 15%
  • Final paper 35%
  • Question preparation and active participation in class activities (15%) 15%

NOTES:

Further details of these assignments will be discussed on the first day of class.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Burns, A. and Richards, J. (2012). The Cambridge Guide to Pedagogy and Practice in Second Language Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Paperback. ISBN-10: 1107602009.  

Other readings will be available on line through the SFU library and some will be made available as PDF files by the instructor.
ISBN: 1107602009

RECOMMENDED READING:

Alsagoff, L., McKay, S., Hu, G., Renandya, W. (2012). Principles and Practices for Teaching English as an International Language. New York: Routledge. Paperback. ISBN-10: 978-0-415-89167-7.  

Chapters from this book will be used in most, but not all student presentations.
ISBN: 978-0-415-89167-7

Graduate Studies Notes:

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Registrar Notes:

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