Institute of English Language and Literature, UoS
Material Development (Course Outline)
M.A (final) & BS IV linguistics, 2nd Semester 2017 Section II
Teacher concerned: Marvi Shafqat Contact: marvi.latifi90@[Link]
Aims of the Course
Provides an overview of different materials used in language learning and teaching.
Provides knowledge about digital and electronic language materials.
Enables you to incorporate major approaches into everyday practice.
Teaching Strategy
The course will be taught in terms of interactive lectures, in-class discussions and creative assignments.
Learning Outcomes
This section of the course helps you:
Describe knowledge about different materials and designs
Design framework with digital and effective materials
Indicates particular cultural awareness which contribute to efficient learning and teaching in practical life
Initiates effective contribution towards developing materials for various students
Topics
Week 1: Creative Approaches to Material Writing
Week 2: ELT Materials used in Southeast Asia
Week 3: Materials Used in Western Europe
Week 4: Materials for cultural Awareness
Week 5: Materials for Specific Purposes
Week 6: Midterm Break
Week 7: Materials Development and Teacher Training
Week 8: Materials for teaching Speaking
Week 9: Materials for teaching Listening
Week 10: Conclusion: ELT materials in use around the world.
Evaluation
This course will be evaluated and assessed through mid-term and final exams along with assignments and presentations.
Prescribed Course Text
English Language Learning Materials: A Critical Review (2008) Edited by Brian Tomlinson, Continuum International
Publishing Group.
Recommended Book
Materials Development in Language Teaching (2011) Edited by Brian Tomlinson, Cambridge University Press.