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اصول و روشهای تدریس زبانهای خارجی

English Language Teaching Methodology (M.A Course)

Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

Instructor: Vahdat

 This course aims to acquaint students with the theories, approaches, issues and practices concerning English language teaching methodology. This course will cover the following areas

Readings	Topics
Kumaravadivelu (2006), pp 3-12, 83-86	Introduction
Richards (2002)	Thirty years of TEFL/TESL
Hadley (2003), Chapter 2	On learning a language: Some theoretical perspectives
Richards & Renandya (2002), Chapters 1,2	Approaches to teaching
Hadley (2003), Chapter 3	On teaching a language: Principles and priorities in methodology
Hadley (2003), Chapter 4	The role of context in comprehension and learning
Krashen (2008)	Language education: Past, present and future

 

Students’ presentations from Methodology in Language Teaching by Richards & Renandya

(2002)

Readings	Topics
Chapter 9	Implementing task-based language teaching
Chapters 13,14,15	Teaching Grammar
Chapters 18,19,20	Teaching Speaking
Chapters 21,22,23	Teaching Listening
Chapters 24,25	Teaching Vocabulary
Chapters 26,27,28	Teaching Reading
Chapters 29, 30	Teaching Writing
Chapter 33,34	Assessment
Chapters 36,37,38	Technologies in Classroom

 

Course Requirements

Regular attendance and active participation in class discussion

One presentation on a specific topic concerning English language teaching methodology

Mid-term exam

Final exam

Required Materials

Hadley, O.A. (2003). Teaching Language in Context. Heinle and Heinle publishers.

Krashen, S. (2009). Language Education: Past, Present and Future. RELC Journal.

Kumaravadivelu, B. (2006). Understanding Language Teaching: From Method to Postmethod.

         Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Richards, J. C. (2002). 30 Years of TEFL/TESL: A Personal Reflection. RELC Journal.

Richards, J.C; & Renandya, W.A. (2002). Methodology in Language Teaching. An anthology of   

        Current Practice. Cambridge University Press.