CURRENT ISSUES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING (2 SCU)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the current issues in foreign language teaching and learning; analyze the current issues in foreign language teaching and learning and critically respond to them; Compose new ideas related to the industry of foreign  language teaching and learning.

Topics:

1. Student centered Learning;
2. Using Local Languages in ESL Classrooms;
3. Applying Language Learning Principles to Coursebooks;
4. Current Issues in the Development of Materials for Learners of English as an International Language (EIL);
5. Assessment in ELT: Theoretical Options and Sound Pedagogical Choices;
6. Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP);
7. Extensive Reading and Listening in the L2 Classroom;
8. Teaching L2 Listening: In and Outside the Classroom;
9. Teaching Reading and Viewing to L2 Learners;
10. Teaching Speaking;
11. Teaching English for Intercultural Spoken Communication;
12. Teaching Writing;
13. Language Learning with ICT.