Methods and Materials in Teaching Second Language Listening and Speaking ((3))

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to methods and materials in the teaching of second language listening and speaking. Topics of discussion include second language student characteristics, instructional practices and strategies, syllabus and lesson plan design, text and materials selection, pronunciation and fluency tasks, and responding to and assessing listening and speaking. Special attention will be given to the problems of junior high school and senior high school students learning to listen and speak in English and to appropriate instructional procedures helpful to such students.