Second Language Teaching & Learning
Second Language Assessment
Second Language Pedagogy: Teaching Methods
This course will survey second and foreign language classroom teaching methods, approaches, and research. This course is designed for those interested in language teaching & learning and will examine the major topics in the field of language teaching, including approaches to teaching different skills, language curriculum, and assessment. No prior teaching experience is required for participation in the course (though an interest in teaching is recommended).
The goal of the class is to examine language in use and the development of materials, assessments, and learning environments for teaching and research purposes, primarily for English as a foreign, international, or second language purposes. Class will be held in the classroom in a face-to-face format and supports a traditional seminar-style of instruction, with student-led discussions and engagement with the material. To that end, participation and preparation are essential to success in the class.