ENGL 5168 TESL Methods K.

Seon Jeon

Spring 2004

ENGL 5168: TESL METHODS

Monday & Wednesday 7:30 8:45 PM Howard 105 Professor: K. Seon Jeon Office: Woodall Hall Room 134 Phone: 568-2054 Ext. 115 Email:jeon_kyongseon@colstate.edu Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:15 - 1:15 PM, Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 PM and by appointment. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will investigate issues in second language learning and teaching from interdisciplinary, applied linguistics perspective. The point of departure will be these fundamental questions: How can we help students learning a second language? What constitutes a linguistic environment optimally rich for a variety of language learners? How can such an environment be created in or out of classrooms? The course is designed to (1) introduce the field of second language acquisition/instruction with particular emphasis on the teaching of English as a second or foreign language and (2) outline a number of communicative and interactive strategies to promote language use in the classroom. COURSE OBJECTIVES Students will understand the nature of second or foreign language learning. Also, students will (i) learn practical techniques for the teaching of language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), (ii) become familiar with a variety of approaches or methods of teaching ESL and other languages, and (iii) learn principles governing a communicative and interactive approach to teaching and learning a foreign or second language. REQUIRED MATERIALS 1. Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching by Jack C. Richards and Theodore Rodgers, Cambridge University Press, 1986. 2. Reading materials on reserve in the library. 3. A campus e-mail account. CLASS FORMAT: lectures, discussions of readings and student presentations.

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CLASS DECORUM: Treat students and the professor with courtesy and respect. Arrive on time. If you enter class late, do so quietly and sit in the back of the room. No cell phones. ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required. You are permitted 5 absences. There are NO excused absences. If you have to be absent due to illness, you need to submit a written doctors note. If you have to be absent due to school activity, submit a written note from the dean. It is your responsibility to use your absences wisely. COURSE REQUIREMENTS1 HOMEWORK (40% for undergraduate, 30% for graduate): There are 6 homework assignments. Both graduate and undergraduate students are required to complete all the homework assignments. The homework assignments will be based on the reading assigned for each topic being covered. You need to submit the homework before class starts. Homework will not be accepted after the class is over. If you are late, please submit your homework as soon as you arrive. If you have a planned sports or (non) academic activity, it is your responsibility to turn in assignments ahead of time to avoid late penalties. Assignments are also considered late if you are absent (although they may be submitted by email on the same day as due). A late assignment will be penalized 10 points. You are allowed to drop the homework with the lowest grade. CRITICAL COMPARISON OF TEXTS (20%, graduate only): For a critical comparison of texts, select two ESL or other language textbooks which are sufficiently alike (in level and goals) to be realistic for the same kind of language class. For each text, fill out Foreign Language Textbook Review Form (to be handed out later). Write a short critical comparison of the two texts. The review should be about 3-4 typed or wordprocessed pages in length, double-spaced. In addition, you are required to present your comparison of the two textbooks to class. EVALUATION OF A TEXT (20%, undergraduate only): Choose one ESL or other language textbook and fill out Foreign Language Textbook Review Form (to be handed out later). Write a short critical evaluation of the chosen textbook. The review should be about 1-2 typed or word-processed pages in length, double-spaced. In addition, you are required to present your evaluation to class.

Undergraduate and graduate students have different requirements for this course.

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EXAMS (30% for undergraduate, 20% for graduate): There will be two exams (midterm and final) for this course. See the course calendar for specific dates for the exams. No makeup exam will be given to anyone in any instances. If you have to miss an exam for a medical reason, please bring me a written note from the doctor. If you have a planned sports or other non-academic activity for the exam dates, please bring a written note from the dean. ARTICLE CRITIQUE (20%, graduate only): Graduate students are required to write a critique of an article related to the topics of the course. After thoroughly reading and digesting the article you have chose, write a 2-3 page personal evaluation or reaction to the content of the article, along with the brief summary of it. You can choose a topic within the area of second language acquisition, different ESL or second language teaching approaches or methods, various issues related to language teaching and learning, and so on. In choosing the topic of your interest, you may consult the instructor. Specific guidelines for this assignment will be announced later. The due date for this assignment is May, 5th (5 PM). Please submit it via email or put it in my mailbox in the department. Late papers WILL NOT be accepted in any cases. CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%): You are required to participate in class discussions and activities. Class participation grade is determined based on the quantity and quality of your efforts at class discussions and activities. GRADES: Final letter grades will be based on the following scale: A= 90=100% B= 80-89% C= 70-79 % D=60-69% F=below 60% NOTE: Academic theft or copying will not be tolerated. Students will receive failing grades on any plagiarized assignments. If the behavior continues, a failing grade will be received in the course and the student will be reported to university judiciaries. SPECIAL NEEDS: The American with Disabilities Act assures every student the opportunity to receive assistance if he/she requires it to be successful in this of any other course at Columbus State University. If you have a documented disability as described by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 933-112 Section 504) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that may require you to need assistance attaining accessibility to instructional content to meet course requirements, we recommend that you contact the Office of Disability Services in the Academic Support Center, Woodall Hall at (706) 568-2330, as soon as possible. It is then your responsibility to contact and meet with the instructor. The Special Needs Office can assist you and the instructor in formulating a reasonable

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accommodation plan and provide support in developing accommodations for your disability. Course requirements will not be waived, but accommodations may be made to assist you to meet the requirements. Technical support may also be available to meet your specific need.

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COURSE CALENDAR Date

Jan. 12 M

Topics Introduction to course: Overview of course requirements Defining language proficiency No class (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Theories of first language acquisition No class Theories of first language acquisition Theories of second language acquisition Theories of second language acquisition Comparing first and second language acquisition theories A brief history of language teaching Approach, Method, and Technique The oral approach and situational language teaching/Grammar Translation method The Audiolingual method Communicative language teaching Communicative language teaching Students Presentations of Textbook Reviews

Reading

Assignment

Jan. 14 W Jan. 19. M Jan. 21 W Jan. 26 M Jan. 28 W Feb. 2 M Feb. 5 W Feb. 9 M

RR2

RR

HW 1 due

RR Chapter 1 Chapter 2, RR Chapter 3, RR Chapter 4 Chapter 5, RR HW 3 due HW 2 due

Feb. 11W Feb. 16M

Feb. 18W

Feb. 23M Feb. 25W Mar. 1M Mar. 3W

Presentations

Reserved Reading

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Mar. 8M

Students Presentations of Textbook Reviews Total physical response Exam Review Mid-Term Exam Spring Break Conference with graduate students on term paper topics3 The Accuracy vs. Fluency issue The Accuracy vs. Fluency issue The Silent Way Community Language Learning The Natural Approach Suggestopedia Comparing and evaluating methods Comparing and evaluating methods Review for Final Exam Final Exam No class Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 6

Presentations/valuation of a text or critical comparison of texts due

Mar.10W Mar. 15M Mar. 17W Mar. 22-27 Mar. 29 M Mar. 31 W Apr. 5 M Apr. 7 W Apr. 12 M Apr. 14 W Apr. 19 M Apr. 21 W Apr. 26 M Apr. 28 W May. 3 M May. 5 W

HW 4 due

RR

HW 5 due

HW 6 due

Article critique due

For this class, graduate students need to have some potential topics for the review term paper. During the conference, you can discuss the possible topics with the instructor. Undergraduates do not need to come to class on this date.

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List of Reserved Readings for ENGL 5168 (TESL METHODS) Defining Language Proficiency (Jan. 14) Chapter 1: On knowing a language: Defining and assessing proficiency (p. 1-8) from Hadley, A. O. (1993). Teaching Language in Context. Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle Publishers. First Language Acquisition Theories (Jan. 21-28 Chapter 2: First language acquisition (p. 20-47) from Brown, H. D. (1994). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Regents. Second language acquisition theories (Feb. 2-Feb. 5) Chapter 11: Theories of second language acquisition (p. 275-299) from Brown, H. D. (1994). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Regents. Comparing first and second language acquisition theories (Feb. 9) Chapter 3: Comparing and contrasting first and second language acquisition (p. 48-73) from Brown, H. D. (1994). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Regents. Approach, Method, and Technique (Feb. 11) Pages 48-51 from Brown, H. D. (1994). Teaching by Principles: An interactive approach to language pedagogy. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Regents. The oral approach and situational language teaching/Grammar Translation method (Feb. 16) Pages 52-53 from Brown, H. D. (1994). Teaching by Principles: An interactive approach to language pedagogy. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Regents. Communicative language teaching (Feb. 23) Pages 77-80 from Brown, H. D. (1994). Teaching by Principles: An interactive approach to language pedagogy. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Regents. The Accuracy vs. Fluency issue (Mar. 17) Chapter 6: Developing oral proficiency (p. 228-289) from Hadley, A. O. (1993). Teaching Language in Context. Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle Publishers.

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