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Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

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Course Summary

Explore the historical and theoretical foundations of language, and learn about the different approaches and perspectives in the field of linguistics.

Key Learning Points

Learn about the different language theories and perspectives.
Gain an understanding of the historical and cultural influences on language.
Explore the relationship between language and society.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the historical and cultural influences on language
Analyze different language theories and perspectives
Explore the relationship between language and society

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of language and linguistics
Fluency in English

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced
Video lectures
Interactive quizzes

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Description

In this course learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for teaching and assessing listening, speaking, and pronunciation. Learners will also be introduced to basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. Teachers will be invited to recognize the importance of grounding their own teaching philosophy through an examination of purpose, content, and technique.

Knowledge

Define your own personal teaching philosophy
Describe best practices for teaching listening, speaking, and pronunciation
Explain grammar translation and audio-lingual teaching approaches
Understand basic studies in second language acquisition

Outline

The Swing of the Pendulum: A Brief Look at ESL History
Welcome Video
Video 1: Purpose, Content, and Technique
Video 2: The Time Machine: Visiting 8 Teachers throughout History
Video 3: The Angel and Devil Debates
Video 4: The Pendular Swing of ESL History
Video 5: Summary
Welcome Guide to the Teach English Now! MOOC
Blank Graphic Organizer (Historical Approches)
Critical Thinking: A Skill for BOTH Teachers and Students
Welcome Guide
Checkpoint 1
Checkpoint 2
Module 1 Review Quiz

A Study in Contrasts: The Grammar Translation and Direct Approach
Video 1: Back in Time: Grammar Translation
Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate: Grammar Translation
Video 3: What have we learned?: Grammar Translation
Video 4: Back in Time: Direct Approach
Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: Direct Approach
Video 6: What have we learned?: Direct Approach
Video 7: Summary
The Berlitz Method
Checkpoint 1
Checkpoint 2
Module 2 Review Quiz

A Study in Contrasts: The Reading and Audiolingual Approach
Video 1: Back in Time: The Reading Approach
Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate: Reading Approach
Video 3: What have we learned?: Reading Approach
Video 4: Back in Time: The Audio-lingual Method
Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: The Audio-lingual Approach
Video 6: What Have We Learned?: The Audio-lingual Approach
Video 7: Summary
The Navajo Code Talkers
Checkpoint 1
Checkpoint 2
Module 3 Review Quiz

A Study in Contrasts: The Cognitive and Affective-Humanistic Approach
Video 1: Back in Time: The Cognitive Approach
Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate:The Cognitive Approach
Video 3: What Have We Learned?: The Cognitive Approach
Video 4: Back in Time: The Affective-Humanistic Approach
Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: The Affective-Humanistic Approach
Video 6: What Have We Learned?: The Affective-Humanistic Approach
Video 7: Summary
Role Playing in the Classroom
Checkpoint 1
Checkpoint 2
Module 4 Review Quiz

A Study in Similarities: The Comprehension and Communicative Approach
Video 1: Back in Time: The Comprehension Approach
Video 2: Angel and Devil Debate: The Comprehension Approach
Video 3: What Have We Learned?: The Comprehension Approach
Video 4: Back in Time: The Communicative Approach
Video 5: Angel and Devil Debate: The Communicative Approach
Video 6: What have we learned?: The Communicative Approach
Video 7: Summary
Bringing the Communicative Approach to a Predominantly Grammar Translation System
The Language Learning Ecosystem
Checkpoint 1
Checkpoint 2
Module 5 Review Quiz

Assessment
Course Summary Video
Historical Overview of Language Teaching Approaches (Completed)
Final Assessment

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Discover the fascinating world of language theories with this course on Coursera. Students have praised the engaging content and knowledgeable instructors, making it a top choice for language enthusiasts.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging.

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Engaging content
Knowledgeable instructors
Great introduction to language theories
Flexible schedule
Good value for the price

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course material to be too basic
Limited opportunities for interaction with other students
Some technical issues with the platform
Not suitable for those looking for a highly specialized course
Some users found the pacing to be too slow

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