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Program of English Language Teaching (English)

FLE305

TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS I

Course Code
FLE305
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will be able to learn key terms in language teaching.
  2. will be able to practise teaching reading skills.
  3. will be able to practise teaching listening skills.
  4. will be able to implement teaching skills via microteaching.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsLinguistics I, II Language Acquisition Approaches and Methods in ELT
Course DescriptionThis course aims to equip prospective teachers with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for teaching receptive language skills (i.e., reading and listening) to learners across different proficiency levels and age groups. In addition, learners will design lesson plans based on established principles and techniques and engage in micro-teaching practices. The course further addresses key dynamics of foreign language instruction, including giving clear instructions, providing effective feedback, and fostering meaningful classroom interaction.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Course & Key concepts
2nd Week English language teaching today
3rd Week Lesson Plan; Writing Goals & Learning Objectives
4th Week Teaching Reading Skills: Reading & Reading Comprehension; Top-down & Bottom-up Approaches; Extensive & Intensive Reading
5th Week Teaching Reading: Reading texts and reading tasks; Pre-reading Stage & Tasks
6th Week Teaching Reading: While-& Post-reading Stage & Tasks
7th Week MICRO-TEACHING 1 FOR READING
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week MICRO-TEACHING 1 FOR READING
10th Week Teaching Listening: Listening & Listening Comprehension; Listening texts & listening types
11th Week Teaching Listening: Listening strategies; Listening sources and listening tasks; Pre-listening Stage & Tasks
12th Week Teaching Listening: While-&Post-listening Stage & Tasks
13th Week MICRO-TEACHING 2 FOR LISTENING
14th Week MICRO-TEACHING 2 FOR LISTENING
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingMain Readings are from the following textbooks:
Richards, J.C. (2015). Key Issues in Language Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Harmer, J. (2007). How to teach English. Essex: Pearson.
Ur, P. (2012). A Course in English Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.

Other References:
Broughton, G., Brumfit, C., Pincas, A., & Wilde, D., R. (2003). Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Routledge.
Celce-Murcia, Marianne & Hilles, Sharon. (1988). Techniques and resources in teaching grammar. Oxford Press.
Field, J. (2009). Teaching Listening in the Classroom. Cambridge University Press.
Goh, C. C. M., & Vandergrift, L. (2022). Teaching and learning second language listening: Metacognition in action (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Grabe, W., & Stoller, F. L. (2020). Teaching and researching reading (3rd ed.). Routledge.
Harmer, J. (2007). The practice of English language teaching (4th edition.). Longman.
Johnson, K. (2008). An introduction to foreign language learning and teaching (2nd ed.). Pearson Longman.
Nation, I. S. P., & Macalister, J. (2021). Teaching ESL/EFL reading and writing (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Newton, J. M., & Nation, I. S. P. (2021). Teaching ESL/EFL listening and speaking (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Newton, J. M., Ferris, D. R., Goh, C. C. M., Grabe, W., Stoller, F. L., & Vandergrift, L. (2018). Teaching English to second language learners in academic contexts: Reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Routledge.
Nuttall, C. (1996). Teaching reading skills in a foreign language. Macmillan Heinemann English Language Teaching.
Richards, J. C., & Renandya, W. A. (Eds.). (2002). Methodology in language teaching: An anthology of current practice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Wilson, J. J. (2008). How to Teach Listening. Essex: Pearson.
Woodward, T. (2001). Planning Lessons and Courses, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 2 35
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 15 30
Total Work Load96
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.2
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X X X
K2 X
K3 X X X X
K4 X
K5
K6 X
K7
K8
K9 X
K10
K11
K12 X