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TSOL 671: Language Program and Curriculum Design Return to Course List

Catalogue Description
Presents an integrated, comprehensive model of language program and curriculum design.Topics include: needs assessment, articulation of levels, placement, instructional policies and procedures, testing, staffing, recruiting, budgeting, accreditation and public relations. Three credits.

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About the Course

The purpose of this course is to provide you with knowledge and conceptual tools that will enable you to deal effectively with issues related to ESL/EFL curriculum planning, program design, and program administration, thereby enhancing your professional qualifications and career opportunities. The course is relevant to curriculum issues at all levels and environments of instruction.
Textbooks  More Information
  • Brown, J.D. The Elements of Language Curriculum. Boston: Heinle & Heinle Publishers, 1995. ISBN 0-8384-5810-6
  • Christison, M. and Stoller, F. (eds.). A Handbook for Language Program Administrators. Burlingame, CA: Alta Book Center Publishers, 1997. ISBN 1-882483-62-6
  • ESL Standards for Pre-K-12 Students. Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc., 1997.ISBN 0-939791-71-4

Course Requirements
Requirement
Percent of Course Grade
Homepage
 4%
Project 25%
Forums 36%
Final Exam 35%

Schedule
Class
 Topic
1 Introduction to Course
2 Brown's Model of Teaching and Curriculum Activities
3
  • Needs Analysis
  • Goals and Objectives
4 Testing and Materials in Curriculum Development
5
  • Teaching
  • Evaluation
6
  • On the Nature of Intensive English Programs
  • The FOCAL SKILLS Approach to Program Design
7
  • The Language Program Administrator as Leader
  • The Language Program Administrator as Promoter
8
  • The Language Program Administrator as Organizer
  • The Language Program Administrator as Visionary
  • Principles and Resources for Language Program Administrators
9 Pre-K-12 ESL Standards (Goal 1)
10 Pre-K-12 ESL Standards (Goal 2)
11 Pre-K-12 ESL Standards (Goal 3)
12 Using the ESL Standards for Curriculum Development