Strategies and Curriculum Design in Teaching a New Language

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This course provides an overview of three main aspects of teaching English as a Foreign Language: planning, instructing, and assessing. Students will examine the most common types of curricula and practice syllabus design, lesson planning, and assessments. They will explore the characteristics of different types of learners (e.g., young learners, post-secondary adults, immigrants, etc.) and their motivation for learning English. Students will practice a variety of communicative, collaborative activities for all levels and contexts.