This unit focuses on effective teaching of language features in the second/foreign language classroom. The unit has a strong pedagogical focus, as it examines key principles of grammar instruction, how to structure grammar lessons, and how to evaluate and use grammar teaching materials effectively. The unit also focuses on raising awareness of the language systems of English such as tense/aspect, modality and cohesion, and of how context influences grammatical choices. It also examines how texts can be used effectively in the classroom. This unit is intended for those who are, or planning to be teachers of English as a second or foreign language.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Education |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Marie Stevenson, marie.stevenson@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Adam Steinhoff, adam.steinhoff@sydney.edu.au |
Xuqi Ouyang, daniel.ouyang@sydney.edu.au | |
Louise Kaktins, louise.kaktins@sydney.edu.au | |
Victoria Sweeney, victoria.sweeney@sydney.edu.au | |
Yulia Kharchenko, yulia.kharchenko@sydney.edu.au |