Teaching Second Language Writing

Catalog description

This course provides opportunities for exploring various perspectives on theory, research, and pedagogial applications in second language writing. APLNG 412 Teaching Second Language Writing (3) This course has been designed to provide opportunities to explore various perspectives on theory, research, and pedagogical applications in second language writing. Through readings, writing, class discussion, and development of practical applications, students may develop an understanding of how research and theory can inform their practice, as well as an awareness of how personal and professional factors come together to inform their own theory of second language writing. By engaging in instructional activities, such as evaluating writing, responding to writing, and developing materials, students may begin to develop an understanding of how to implement theory in practice aligned with understanding. The overriding objectives are for students to help develop self-awareness as a writer and a teacher of writing, develop their own philosophy of teaching composition in an additional language context and to develop curriculum that embodies this philosophy. Students will be evaluated on reading journals, tutoring in the Writing Center, literature review, materials development project and developing of materials. APLNG 412 is an elective course in the M.A. TESL program and/or PhD option in Applied Linguistics.