Ling 477 TESOL Methods

Approaches, methods, and techniques in teaching English to speakers of other languages, covering theoretical material and its applications to language teaching. Requires 25 hours/term of observation, tutoring, and practice teaching, and additional 5-10 out-of-class hours for 578. This is the first course in a sequence of two: Ling 477 and Ling 478 which must be taken in sequence. Ling 477/577: Introduces current knowledge concerning language teaching methodology and second language learner characteristics. Also offere for graduate-level credit as Ling 577 and may be taken only once for credit. Expecte preparation: 471/571, 438/538. Ling 478/578: Emphasizes techniques for teaching and classroom management.