EDCI 749

General Methods of Second Language Teaching

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

This course offers students an opportunity to develop abilities in teaching and testing the language features (pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural component) and the language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and to familiarize students with current second language teaching approaches through the study of representative materials and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on practical classroom techniques and the challenges particular to teaching second languages.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 749, ED-B 756. Open to students who have completed the prescribed teaching area and are admitted to professional year or Post Degree Professional Program, or who have special permission of the Manager, Secondary Teacher Education.

Formerly: ED-B 756

Professional Studies course offered by the Faculty of Education.