Second Language Teaching & Learning
Second Language Curriculum Design
This course will survey second and foreign language teaching methods with a focus on task-based approaches and research. This class is intended for those interested in second language teaching and those who want to work in the field of applied linguistics as language educators or researchers.
The content of the class will introduce task-based teaching, but then focus on a specific and recent aspect of task-based learning. Topics for the class will cover a wide number of second language learning areas, including pragmatics, motivation, acquisition, assessment, and more, integrating both research-based and practical (i.e., teaching) applications for the material. If you have previously taken my seminar on task-based learning, the content will be different.
The course will be a mix of online lecture, discussion, and groupwork that is designed to introduce new ideas, discuss and think through concepts from a contextualized and student-based perspective of second language teaching, engaging in content through hands-on activities. Student participation and preparation is essential to success in the class.
NOTE: This class will incorporate a hybrid style of instruction. Students will meet regularly on-campus each week (provided it is safe to do so), while lectures, readings, and assignments will be carried out using online modules. Those who are unable to participate in person on-campus can and should join via Zoom or other online platforms.