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TESO 1232: Communication & Culture 

Effective date

January 2020 

Department

TESOL 

School

Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning 
 




Description

In this course, students will continue the exploration of the theory and best practice instructional methodology used to teach pronunciation. Students will also focus on the development of advanced communication skills. Attention is paid to cross-cultural issues and socio-cultural differences in the language classroom, and speech awareness in terms of fluency, delivery and elements of clarity.  

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

3rd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

TESO 1127, or TESO 1108. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
 

Instructional Strategies

Students in this course will experience an interactive and student-centred learning environment. In addition to completing independent learning tasks, students in this course will teach and present to the class as well as evaluate both the teaching and presentations of their peers. Throughout the course students are encouraged to self-reflect on their language teaching practice. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

15 

Diagnostic Pronunciation Assignment 

Assignments 

40 

Peer Teaching (15), Oral Presentations (25) 

Other 

15 

Self-Reflection & Peer Evaluation (of oral presentations) 

Final Exam 

10 

Recorded Oral Journals Feedback (Exam) 

Participation 

20 

 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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