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TESO 1249: Teaching Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation in EAL Contexts 

Effective date

January 2021 

Department

TESOL 

School

Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning 
 




Description

Students are introduced to the theory, instructional methodology and resources for the teaching of listening, speaking and pronunciation skills to adult English language learners. Students will explore key concepts and strategies and tools to develop listening and speaking-focused activities, lessons and assessment tools appropriate for a range of language learning levels and contexts. Students will also develop foundational skills in teaching and assessing English pronunciation. 

Credits

1.5 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

1. Actual curriculum products / artifacts created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to course assignments; and

2. A successful interview with the TESOL Coordinator or delegate; and

3. A critical written reflection that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course. 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Total Hours: 20
 

Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies may include in-class workshops, active learning instructional strategies, experiential learning activities,discussions, group work, online activities, and self directed learning. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

C (60%) 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

25 

Features of pronunciation 

Assignments 

25 

Presentations: Instructional strategies for teaching listening, speaking and pronunciation 

Assignments 

25 

Lesson plan 

Assignments 

25 

Micro-teaching & reflections 

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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