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TESO 1266: Teaching Academic English 

Effective date

February 2011 

Department

TESOL 

School

Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning 
 




Description

In this course, students are introduced to the best practice methodology and resources needed to prepare non-native speakers of English for English-medium post secondary education. This course focuses on the specific instructional methodologies, techniques, and resources used to teach advanced level English as a Second or Other Language students. The course concentrates on the instructional approaches used to teach reading, composition , oral skills, literature and study skills. 

Credits

2.5 

Year of study

3rd 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)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Total Hours: 24
 

Instructional Strategies

Students in the Teaching Academic English course will experience an interactive and student-centred learning environment. Students are actively involved in small group learning and peer-learning events as well as independent course related learning tasks. Throughout the course students are encouraged to self-reflect on their teaching practice. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

55 

article summary (10 %); note-taking (5 %); assessing an essay (15%); oral presentation (10 %); assessing lesson plans (15 %) 

Project 

25 

planning a series of EAP lessons 

Participation 

15 

 

Other 

reflecting on assessment experience and procedures 

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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