Summer Session, 2006

EDEL 596, Second Language Curriculum Design, Material Development and Assessment

3 credit

This course aims at familiarizing participants with theories that apply to conceptualizing and analyzing second language curriculum. It will also explore how theories inform the work of designing teaching plans, selecting and developing teaching materials, and assessing teaching and student learning. Participants will be involved in hands-on activities on material development for different language programs. The course will also provide an overview of current practices in language assessment and engage students in discussing a series of assessment issues.