Dip 102 - ESL Methods and Strategies (3 credits)
Course Rationale and Outline
It is critical that anyone studying language teaching has a full understanding of why different methodologies develop and evolve. The computer age, followed by the Internet have casued many contemporary methodologies and interactive techniques to become part of effective ESL teaching.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will have gained a broad understanding of the many methodologies, both traditional and contemporary, that have been developed in the field of ESL teaching. Each methodology has its own merits and limitations.
The student will have learned how to apply certain methodologies and teaching techniques to various to different age and comprehension levels.
The student will have developed an understanding of how to develop or where to find supporting activities and material for each methodology.
The student will be able to write convincingly about the methodologies s/he has researched.
Reference Texts:
Learning Strategies in Second Language Acquisition ( Cambridge Applied Linguistics) (Paperback)
by J. Michael O'Malley, Anna Uhl Chamot, Michael H. Long
Cambridge University Press, 1990
ISBN: 052135837X
List Price: $29.00 USMethodology in Language Teaching : An Anthology of Current Practice (Paperback)
by Jack C. Richards (Editor), Willy A. Renandya (Editor)
Cambridge University Press (April 8, 2002)
ISBN: 0521004403
List Price: $28.32 USPrinciples of Language Learning and Teaching, Fourth Edition (Paperback)
by H. Douglas Brown
Pearson ESL; 4 edition (March 6, 2000)
ISBN: 0130178160
List Price: $49.33 USThe above texts are shown as possible reference texts. However the student is under no obligation to purchase these. S/He may choose to research entirely on the Internet or local library.
Assignment:
The student will research 25 methodologies or second language teaching techniques and will write a paper that summarizes eash methodology, discusses its advantages and limitations, suggest levels and ages at which it could be used, and whether it could be combined with other methodologies or techniques. The student will outline and any experience s/he has had applying the methodology and with what results.
Before completing this assignment, please read our assignment guidelines.