Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2022 - EDUC 824 G001

Seminar in Second Language Teaching (5)

Class Number: 3431

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, 4:30–9:20 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 facilitations and discussions, and oral presentations, we will focus on current understandings of different aspects of language instruction and debatable issues prominent in TESL/TEFL/TEIL research. Special emphasis will be given to situating the field of TEAL in its sociopolitical contexts. Students will consider course topics in relation to educational contexts they are familiar with.


COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:


Develop an understanding of relevant theoretical and methodological perspectives and issues prominent in the field of TEAL

Develop an awareness of the broader sociopolitical contexts that impact language teaching

Critically evaluate and respond to relevant course literature and identify implications for practice

Explore one’s own approaches and attitudes to language instruction

Grading

  • Responses to course readings 15%
  • Discussion facilitation on a reading selected by student 20%
  • Presentation on a course reading 15%
  • Final paper 40%
  • Active participation in class activities 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There are no required texts for this course. Most readings will be available on line through the SFU library and some will be made available as PDF files on the course Canvas site.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Alsagoff, L., McKay, S., Hu, G., Renandya, W. (2012). Principles and Practices for Teaching English as an International Language. New York: Routledge.

Chapters from this book, available online through the SFU library, will be used in most, but not all student presentations.


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.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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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