Language Curriculum Design

This subject is not offered in 2012.

2 contact hours/week, an additional 8 hours/week. Total 10 hours per week.

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This subject considers a number of current approaches to language syllabus design in second and foreign language teaching contexts. These include functional-notional, communicative, content-based, task-based, genre-based, and competency based syllabi. Attention will also be given to issues such as needs analysis and negotiated curricula.The place of grammar in language teaching and the cultural relevance of English curricula in non Western contexts will also be considered.

• be aware of recent developments and issues in language curriculum theory.
• have acquired an understanding of the implications of such developments for language teaching, curriculum design and methodology.
• be able to evaluate and discuss language curricula in the light of knowledge acquired during the subject.

Two written assignments, one due towards the middle of the semester (2000 words, 40%), and one due after the end of the semester (3000 words, 60%).

A reading pack prepared by the Department.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• develop their research skills.
• develop their critical thinking and analytic skills.
• be able to communicate ideas through writing.