ENGL 715 (01) - Teaching English as a Second Language: Theory and Methods

TESL: Theory and Methods

Durham   Liberal Arts :: English
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 13574
A course on the linguistic, psychological, and sociological theories that inform our understanding of language acquisition and current best practices in the teaching of ESOL. Provides an overview of first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, learner individual differences (e.g., age, motivation, aptitude, learning strategies), and sociocultural contexts of ESL teaching and learning.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Cross listed with : ENGL 815.01
Classes not allowed in section: Freshman
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: Soo Hyon Kim

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/9/2024 TR 3:40pm - 5:00pm HS 332
Additional Course Details: 

This course may be taken for CAPSTONE credit by English Majors following requirements in place prior to Fall 2023. Pick up a Capstone Declaration Form in the main ENGL office (HS 230F) if interested. 

This course may be taken as an upper level elective by any Major in the English Department. 

Booklist

Book Details
HOW LANGUAGES ARE LEARNED (4TH 13)
by LIGHTBOWN
Required
ISBN
978019454126 8
PUBLISHER
OXF
TEACHING BY PRINCIPLES (4TH 15)
by BROWN
Required
ISBN
978013392585 2
PUBLISHER
PEARSON
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