At the end of this course, the students; 1) better understand the theoretical assumptions behind materials, the roles of materials in language teaching and the methods of materials development and evaluation 2) read recommended books and research articles, evaluate sample materials, adapt materials for classroom use and present their work the class after each assignment 3) have opportunities to demonstrate and share their learning outcomes
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course primarily aims at teaching the preliminaries of how to design a language course. Therefore, it focuses on the ways how to identify student needs and expectations and to select the materials accordingly. Practical classroom procedures and techniques in addition to the theoretical aspects of language-teaching methodology and materials development are emphasized in the course.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction - concepts and issues in designing a language course
2nd Week
Topics and the design of materials and methods : the framework of materials and methods and The impact of the municative approachPresentation and discussion
3rd Week
Current Approaches to materials design Presentation and discussion
4th Week
Materials Development: Language corpora in materials development Presentation and discussion
5th Week
Materials Writing Presentation and discussion
6th Week
Evaluating and selecting materials Presentation and discussion (6)
7th Week
Textbook Evaluation Presentation and discussion (3)
8th Week
Mid-term exam
9th Week
Adapting materials Presentation and discussion (7)
10th Week
Teaching Language Skills :Reading Skills
11th Week
Listening Skills
12th Week
Speaking Skills
13th Week
Writing Skills
14th Week
Introduction - concepts and issues in designing a language course
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Core Readings 1. Tomlinson, B. (1998). Glossary of basic terms for materials developement in language teaching. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.), Materials Development in Language Teaching (pp. viii-xiii). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2. Tomlinson, B. (1998). Introduction. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.), Materials Development in Language Teaching (pp. 1-24). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 3. McDonough, J., & Shaw, C. (2003). Materials and Methods in ELT. Second Edition. Oxford: Blackwell. (pp 3-19) 4. McDonough, J., & Shaw, C. (2003). Materials and Methods in ELT. Second Edition. Oxford: Blackwell. (pp 19-43) 5. McDonough, J., & Shaw, C. (2003). Materials and Methods in ELT. Second Edition. Oxford: Blackwell. (pp 43-63) 6. Fox, G. (1998). Using corpus data in the classroom. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.), Materials Development in Language Teaching (pp. 25-44). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 7. Willis, J. (1998). Concordances in the classroom without a computer. In B. Tomlinson (Ed.), Materials Development in Language Teaching (pp. 25-44). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 8. Reinders, H. & C. White 2010 The theory and practice of technology in materials development and task design. In: Harwood, N. Materials in ELT: Theory and Practice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 9. Jolly, D and R. Bolitho (1998) A Framework for materials writing In B. Tomlinson (Ed.), Materials Development in Language Teaching (pp. 25-44). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 10. Bell, J and R. Gower (1998). Writing Course materials for the world: a great compromise In B. Tomlinson (Ed.), Materials Development in Language Teaching (pp. 25-44). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 11. Prowse, P. (1998). How writers write: testimony from authors In B. Tomlinson (Ed.), Materials Development in Language Teaching (pp. 25-44). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 12. Ellis, R. (1998). The Evaluation of communicative tasks In B. Tomlinson (Ed.), Materials Development in Language Teaching (pp. 25-44). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 13. McDonough, J., & Shaw, C. (2003). "Evaluating ELT Materials" in Materials and Methods in ELT. Second Edition. Oxford: Blackwell. (pp43-63) 14. Masuhara, B. (1998). What do teachers really want from coursebooks? In B. Tomlinson (Ed.), Materials Development in Language Teaching (pp. 25-44). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 15. Cunningsworth, Allan. 1995. Choosing Your coursebook. Henle and Heinle (pp.1-28) 16. McDonough, J., & Shaw, C. (2003). "Adapting Materials" Materials and Methods in ELT. Second Edition. Oxford: Blackwell. (pp63-81) McDonough, J., & Shaw, C. (2003). Materials and Methods in ELT. Second Edition. Oxford: Blackwell. (pp63-81).
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Project,Presentation,Discussion,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Practice
1
20
Project
1
30
Total(%)
80
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
80
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
20
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
5
5
Preparation for Quiz
0
0
0
Individual or group work
12
8
96
Preparation for Final exam
1
5
5
Course hours
12
3
36
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
3
3
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
3
3
Homework
0
0
0
Project
1
2
2
Performance Practice
1
2
2
Total Workload
152
Total Workload / 30
5,06
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)