LG112-4-FY-CO:
Foundations of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2015/16
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
30
19 November 2002
Requisites for this module
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BA QX31 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL),
BA QXH1 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Year Abroad),
BA QQ13 English Language and Linguistics,
BA QQ3D English Language and Linguistics (Including Year Abroad),
BA Q100 Linguistics,
BA Q101 Linguistics (Including Year Abroad),
BA RX91 Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language
The aims of this module are:
* To introduce the fundamentals of contemporary TEFL practice
* To examine the variety, purpose, content and contexts of ELT with a focus on the classroom, the language and the participants in the learning/teaching process
* To show how decisions in the classroom are shaped by background theoretical considerations
The module is designed to prepare you for what you will be expected to build on in later EFL courses. Some of the topics we will discuss are:
* Overview of TEFL current issues
* Appropriate methods and context.
* How to be a good teacher.
* How to be a good learner.
* Describing Learning and Teaching models.
* Aspects of managing teaching and learning, e.g., planning lessons.
* Choosing and using textbooks and materials.
* How are languages learnt? Different points of view.
* Individual differences among L2 learners.
* Language learning styles and strategies; learner training.
* Teaching grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation.
* Language testing
* Overview of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
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A weekly two hour lecture/seminar will be followed by a one hour follow-up class which will provide opportunities for further discussion of issues raised, and for group-work/practical activities. Lectures will last for 20 weeks.
Students will be expected to attend ALL sessions and to do some basic relevant reading for each session. Check the class lists to find your group.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
ASSIGNMENT 1 |
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25% |
| Coursework |
ASSIGNMENT 2 |
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25% |
| Coursework |
ASSIGNMENT 3 |
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50% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 180 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr. Adela Ganem, Dr. C Gkonou, Dr. K Roehr-Brackin, Dr S Skoufaki
Dr Adela Ganem-Gutierrez, office: 3.308, telephone 01206 872207, email: aganem@essex.ac.uk
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Dr Cathleen Moira Waters
The University of Leicester
Lecturer
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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