Course Title: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Level: BS 8th
Course Code: ELL 412
Course Description:
The course includes comprehensive introduction to the field of TEFL along with basic
introduction of some well-known language teaching methodologies. This course offers
guidelines to help students learn everything from creating lesson plans, teaching major
components of language learning, to understanding different teaching methods etc. This
language course enables students acquire the skills they need to teach English as a foreign
language. The course also includes instructions in classroom management and lesson planning,
teaching specific skills such as: reading, writing, listening, speaking. Additionally, teachers-in
training learn how to handle error correction, and how to use aids, literature, books, and other
activities in the classroom.
Course Objectives:
The course aims to:
make students comprehend basic concepts in TEFL
give them an overview of well-known language teaching methodologies
engage students in learner-centered and communicative lessons
help students develop coherent and effective lesson plans
make them aware of good principles and practices of classroom management
help them teach listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing
enable them to teach using literature, aids and technology in language classroom
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students are expected to:
have a foundation in language teaching practice
demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts in TEFL
create, comprehend and apply effective lesson planning techniques
exhibit sufficient awareness of the structural, lexical, phonological and discursive
features of English as a foreign language
learn necessary skills and techniques for effective classroom management
Course Contents:
Mid-Term
1. Introduction
Introduction to TEFL
Foreign Language vs. Second Language
TEFL in Pakistan
Language Acquisition and Learning
Overview of language learning theories
2. Traditional Language Teaching Methods
Grammar Translation Method
Direct Method
GTM and DM use in Pakistan
3. Some more Teaching methods
Audio-Lingual Method
Cooperative Language Learning
Task Based Language Teaching
Eclectic Approach
4. Language Skills Teaching
Listening Skill
Speaking Skill
Reading Skill
Writing Skill
5. Classroom Management Skills
End-Term
6. Teaching resources (use of aids, course books, supplementary material)
7. Using Literature to Teach Language
8. Assessment & Error correction
9. Emerging Trends of Teaching English Language: Uses of Technology in Language Teaching
and Learning: Blogs, computer assisted language software, digital portfolios, distance education,
Electronic Chatting, E-Pen Pals, Electronic Presentations, and Electronic Text Corpora
10. Lesson Planning
11. Role of Teacher.
Note: The internal marks are allocated for micro-teaching (lesson plan projects, presentations,
discussions etc.).
Recommended Books:
Borg, S. (2014). Teacher research in Pakistan: enhancing the teaching and learning of
English. British Council, UK.
Baruah. T. (2002). The English Teacher’s handbook. Sterling Publishers. India
Celce-Murcia, Marianne, ed. (Second edition 1991) Teaching English as a Second or
Foreign Language. Heinle & Heinle.
Doff, Adrian. (1988). Teach English: A training course for teachers: Trainer’s Handbook &
Teacher’s Workbook. Cambridge Teacher Training and Development, Cambridge University
Press.
Larsen-Freeman, Diane. (2000). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford
University Press. Second Edition.
Lindsay, Paul. (2000). Teaching English Worldwide. Alta Book Center Publishers.
Shaw, C. & McDonough, J. (2004). Materials and Methods in ELT:A teacher’s guide.
Blackwell. UK
Richards, Jack C. and Rodgers, Theodore S. (2001). Approaches and Methods in Language
Teaching. Cambridge University Press. Second edition.
Ur, Penny. (1995). A Course in Language Teaching: Practice and Theory. Cambridge
University Press.
Assessment:
Total marks: 100
Mid Term: (Marks: 30)
Class Participation: (Marks: 20)
End Term: (Marks: 50)
