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LING-359 How To Teach a Second/Foreign Language
Fall only
MW 1:15-2:30
This course will prepare students with the skills and resources that are foundational to successful second language teaching. Starting with a brief introduction to ‘what every second language teacher needs to know about the human mind’, the course will explore the most current best practices for helping students teach the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing in a second language. We will cover teaching techniques and materials development to fit a wide range of teaching situations, ranging from intensive programs in the target culture (such as ESL programs in the U.S.) to foreign language settings (such as teaching English overseas). The course shows students how to be effective and engaging teachers in today’s classrooms, for example through a unit on how to use on-line resources, such as Youtube as well as popular sitcoms, as the basis for appealing lessons. Guest speakers with expertise in topics such as how to create an interactive classroom, effective use of task-based materials, and the role of different writing systems in second language learning—will also be a featured aspect of the course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
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