ELT748 Investigating Learners in EFL Classes

Information

Course Goal

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