ELT748 Investigating Learners in EFL Classes

Information

Course Goal / Objective

Being able to evaluate learning in EFL classes with regard to some specific learning theories and principles

Course Content

The process of learning in EFL classes; Learning strategies of EFL learners; individual differences in EFL Classes; Language learning theories; New trends in EFL learning process.

Course Precondition

-no prerequisite

Resources

Arabski, J.& Wojtaszek, A. (2011). Individual learner differences in SLA. Toronto: Multilingual Matters. Brown, H. D. (1987). Principles of language learning and teaching. San Francisco:Prentice Hall. Dörnyei, Z. (2005). The psychology of the language learner: Individual differences in second language acquisition. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Hedge, T. (2007). Teaching and learning in the language classroom.Oxford: OUP. Schunk, D. H. (2012). Leraning Theories: An educational perspective. Boston: Pearson . Taylor, G. R. (2002). Using Human learning strategies in the classroom. London: The Scarecrow press.

Notes

Ellis, R.(n.d.). Understanding second language acquisition.Oxford University Press. Littlewood, W. (1986). Foreign and second Language learning: language acquisition research and its implications fort he classroom. Cambridge University Pres. McLaughlin, B. (1989). Theories of Second Language learning. London: Edward Arnold. Nunan, D. (1989). Understanding language Classrooms: A guide for teacher –initiated action. Cambridge: Prentice Hall. Nunan, D. (1994). The learner centred curriculum. Cambridge University Pres. Richards, Jack,C., Platt, John,& Platt, Heidi. (1992). Longman dictionary of language teaching Applied Linguistics. England: Longman Group. Lecturer's notes and presetations in the class Students' own research and presentations in the class.

Course Learning Outcomes

Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Week Plan

Student Workload - ECTS