Module Code - Title:
TE6012
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LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY FOR ELT
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will help students:
To further their understanding of the theoretical perspectives which underpin English language teaching and the language learning process.
To advance their competence in the teaching of English as a foreign language.
To explore the range of media and materials available to exploit for language teaching.
Become familiar with the range of contexts of English language teaching and the competencies involved in teaching within these.
Syllabus:
Teaching grammar, error analysis. Language teaching methodologies (student presentations) e.g. grammar translation, the direct method, audiolingualism, TPR (Total Physical Response), the silent way, suggestopedia, the natural method, the lexical approach, cooperative language learning. Using authentic materials e.g. music/song, literature, newspapers, audio-visual material (DVD etc.). ICT for language learning. CLIL, ESOL, EAL. Teaching mixed ability groups. Teaching young learners. Assessment, evaluation, examinations (IELTS etc.)
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Harmer J (2006)
The Practice of English Language Teaching (4e)
, London: Longman
Carter R and Nunan D (eds) (2001)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
, New York: Cambridge University Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Bygate M et al (2001)
Researching Pedagogic Tasks: Second Language Learning, Teaching and Testing
, Harlow: Longman/
Pearson Education
Chappelle C (2003)
English Language Learning and Technology
, Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing Co
Crystal D (2001)
Language and the Internet
, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Dudeney G (2007)
The Internet and the Language Classroom
, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Hall DR and Hewings A (eds) (2001)
Innovation in English Language Teaching
, London and New York: Routledge
Mishan F (2005)
Designing Authenticity into Language Leanring Materials
, Bristol: Intellect Ltd.
Nunan D (ed) (2003)
Practical English Language Teaching
, San Francisco: McGraw Hill
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Module Leader:
Catherine.Martin@ul.ie