Course Description

Service learning, principles, methods, materials, and activities for the teaching of English to adult speakers of other languages.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Additional project or paper.

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Athena Title

TESOL Methods and Materials

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

Students will: 1) learn about current methods and materials for teaching adult second language learners and become knowledgeable about issues critical to the teaching of adults 2) gain experience in teaching ESOL to adult learners in the community

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Topical Outline

Introduction to teaching ESOL Creating Community in the Classroom Using AUTHENTIC Materials Teaching speaking and listening skills Teaching reading and writing skills Bilingualism and Community The Politics of ESL Affect and ESOL Placement and assessments Teaching GRAMMAR in Context Teaching VOCABULARY

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