Course syllabus
15 points
Course Description
This course introduces students to approaches to second language teaching and the theories of language and learning that underpin them.
Aims of the course
The aims of the course are to enable students to develop understanding of
- approaches to second language teaching
- principles and practices in second language teaching
Class information for Semester 2, 2019
Semester dates: 22 July – 18 November
Classes: Tuesday 10:00 to 12:00 Location: Clock Tower Room 018
There are 4 tutorials, each one focused on an assessment task.
Time & location for all tutorials: Please check student services online
Attendance at classes is essential, as you will need to draw on what has been discussed in class sessions, and the group tasks you complete, for your assignment and test work. Therefore LANGTCHG101 has a 75% minimum attendance requirement. You must attend at least 12 out of 16 classes (ie at least 9 out of 12 lectures and at least 3 out of 4 tutorials). If you attend less than this, you will receive DNC (Did Not Complete) for the course.
Lecturer:
Neil Matheson
Room 321 Arts 2 Building, nj.matheson@auckland.ac.nz
Office hour: Monday 11-12
Course Tutor:
Judit McPherson j.mcpherson@auckland.ac.nz
Coursebook
The LANGTCHG 101 coursebook is required for all lectures and tutorials. It can be purchased from UBIQ bookshop on campus or online.
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Schedule of lectures, tutorials and assessments |
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Week 1: July 23 |
Unit 1: Introduction to communicative language teaching |
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Week 2: July 30 |
Unit 2: Teaching micro-skills |
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Tutorial 1: Tuesday July 30, 2-3pm, 3-4pm |
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Week 3: Aug 6 |
Unit 3: Teaching the language system |
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Week 4: Aug 13 |
Unit 4: CLT: from language to communication |
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Assignment 1 (30%) due on Canvas 11:55pm Monday August 19 |
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Week 5: Aug 20 |
Unit 5: CLT: from communication to language |
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Tutorial 2: Tuesday August 20, 2-3pm, 3-4pm |
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Week 6: Aug 27 |
Unit 6: Classroom management Test on Units 1-6 (20%): Tuesday August 27 in class |
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Mid-semester break: Aug 31-Sept 15 |
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Week 7: Sept 17 |
Unit 7: Teaching materials and technology |
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Week 8: Sept 24 |
Unit 8: Teaching listening and reading |
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Tutorial 3: Tuesday September 24, 2-3pm, 3-4pm |
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Week 9: Oct 1 |
Unit 9: Teaching speaking and writing |
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Assignment 2 (35%) due on Canvas 11:55pm Monday Oct 7 |
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Week 10: Oct 8 |
Unit 10: Teaching pronunciation & vocabulary |
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Week 11: Oct 15 |
Unit 11: Course planning |
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Tutorial 4: Tuesday October 15, 2-3pm, 3-4pm |
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Week 12: Oct 22 |
Unit 12: Teacher & learner roles Final Test, Units 7-12 (15%): Tuesday October 22 in class |
Course summary:
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