NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 英語教學概論(2043)
(Eng.) Introduction to English Language Teaching
Offering Dept Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher SHIH,I-MING
Department Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures/Undergraduate Language 中/英文 Semester 2026-FALL
Course Description The course aims to provide a foundation for understanding the complexities of English Language Teaching. The course will focus on important aspects of current language teaching methodology, including the following topics: (1) the contexts of ELT; (2) principles of syllabus and lesson design; (3) classroom processes: roles of teachers and students, the dynamics of interaction within the classroom, methods of questioning, and the provision of feedback; (4) resources in ELT: materials design, adaptation and evaluation, and the use of information technology. By engaging in interactive lectures and participating in group and class discussions, students will gain insights into matters concerning both the theory and practice of English learning and teaching.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
By the end of the semester, it is expected that students will be able to:
1. comprehend how ELT programs and methodologies exhibit variations within diverse socio-political and institutional contexts;
2. understand the principles of lesson design;
3. evaluate the functions and characteristics of interaction within various teaching contexts by examining the roles of both teachers and learners;
4. evaluate teaching materials and resources for different purposes and contexts.
topic Discussion/Production
Discussion
Lecturing
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Internship
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 (09/10) Introduction to ELT & The Global Landscape
Week 2 (09/17) Understanding the Language Learner
Week 3 (09/24) Language Learning Theories and Methodology History (ELT Portfolio Entry 1)
Week 4 (10/01) The Language Classroom & Teacher Language
Week 5 (10/08) Teaching Vocabulary (ELT Portfolio Entry 2)
Week 6 (10/15) Teaching Grammar
Week 7 (10/22) Content-Based Instruction (CBI) & Content-and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)(ELT Portfolio Entry 3)
Week 8 (10/29) Midterm Assessment
Week 9 (11/05) Teaching Listening (Receptive Skill 1)
Week 10 (11/12) Teaching Reading (Receptive Skill 2) (ELT Portfolio Entry 4)
Week 11 (11/19) Teaching Speaking (Productive Skill 1)
Week 12 (11/26) Teaching Writing (Productive Skill 2) (ELT Portfolio Entry 5)
Week 13 (12/03) Lesson Planning and Materials Design
Week 14 (12/10) Testing, Evaluation, and Formative Assessment
Week 15 (12/17) Technology and AI in the ELT Classroom (ELT Portfolio Entry 6)
Week 16 (12/24) Wrap-up; ELT Portfolio Due
self-directed
learning		    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
Students are required to maintain their learning records in the ELT Portfolio.
Evaluation
1. ELT Portfolio: 60%
2. Midterm Assessment: 30%
3. Attendance and Participation: 10%
Textbook & other References
Required Textbook:
A Course in English Language Teaching (3rd ed.) by Penny Ur (2024)(本校圖書館有電子書)
Reference:
The Practice of English Language Teaching (2015) by Jeremy Harmer
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Office Hours
Wed. 15:10~16:00 or by appointment
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Update Date, year/month/day：2026/06/17 20:10:25 Printed Date, year/month/day：2026 / 6 / 19
The second-hand book website：http://www.myub.com.tw/