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 Week 4 (10/01) The Language Classroom & Teacher Language Week 5 (10/08) Teaching Vocabulary Week 6 (10/15) Teaching Grammar Week 7 (10/22) Content-Based Instruction (CBI) & Content-and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Week 8 (10/29) Midterm Assessment Week 9 (11/05) Teaching Listening Week 10 (11/12) Teaching Reading Week 11 (11/19) Teaching Speaking Week 12 (11/26) Teaching Writing 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 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: Ur, P. (2024). A Course in English Language Teaching (3rd ed.)(圖書館有電子書) Reference: Harmer, J. (2015). The Practice of English Language Teaching (5th ed.)
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Office Hours
Wed. 15:10~16:00 or by appointment
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
include experience courses：N

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