ESL 301 - Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language

Methods of teaching, reading, writing, speaking and communicating in English as a Second Language (ESL). Application of theories of second language acquisition and pedagogy to the teaching of ESL. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Review and critique the major approaches to ESL teaching.
2. Analyze and assess techniques for teaching all the skills (e.g., listening, speaking, reading, writing) as they relate to research findings and sound pedagogical practices.
3. Develop lesson plans focusing on specific skills but integrating others.
4. Critique their colleagues' and their own recorded mini-lessons (peer teaching).
5. Develop an integrated-skills lesson highlighting the knowledge acquired throughout the course.