LANGTCHG 306
Using Tasks in Language Teaching
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for LANGTCHG 306.
Description
This course examines the currently popular task-based approach to second language teaching. You will have an opportunity to understand the basic principles of task-based instruction and engage in hands-on activities where you apply the principles to create classroom tasks. You will develop a deep understanding of the various options for the pre-, main- and post-task phases. You will also learn how to integrate task-based instruction with traditional approaches and maintain a meaning-oriented classroom without sacrificing form.
Availability 2017
Semester 1
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Shaofeng Li
Reading/Texts
Willis, D. & Willis, J. (2007). Doing Task-based Teaching. Oxford: OUP
Recommended Reading
Ellis, R. (2003). Task-based language learning and teaching. Oxford: OUP
Points
LANGTCHG 306: 15 points
Prerequisites
LANGTCHG 101 or 202, or 30 points at Stage II or III, or approval of the Academic Head or nominee