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12.
Grammar for TESOL
According
to Cook (2001:19) "Grammar is considered
by many linguists to be the central area of
the language around which other areas such as
pronunciation and vocabulary revolve."
Yet a trend is developing across some EFL zones
to reduce grammar lessons in favor of lessons
requiring practice on spoken skills. In Korea
(2005) major companies are abandoning the requirement
for proficiency in grammar and placing the emphasis
on communicating in English. Ellis (1994:112)
notes "...a major limiting factor in SLA
research has been its preoccupation with grammar."
Required
Reading:
Cook, V.
(2001). Second language learning and teaching.
3rd Edn. London, Arnold.
Suggested
Reading:
Ellis,
R.
(1994). The study of second language acquisition.
OUP.
Aremo, B.
(2005). Nouns Illustrating Adjective-Noun Conversion
in English. The Asian EFL Journal, Volume
7.
http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/march_05_wba.php
Sadighi, F., Parhizgar,
M., & Saadat, M. (2004). Preposition
Pied-piping and Preposition Stranding Constructions
in the Interlanguage Grammar of Iranian EFL
Learners. The Asian EFL Journal, Volume 6.
www.asian-efl-journal.com/december_04_FS&MP&MS.php
Wang, A.
(2003). A Comparison of Word-formation between
Chinese and English. The Asian EFL Journal,
Volume 5.
http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/dec_03_sub.wa.php
Bataineh, R.F.
(2005). Jordanian Undergraduate EFL Students'
Errors in the Use of the Indefinite Article.
The Asian EFL Journal, Volume 7.
http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/march_05_rfb.php
Assignment:
Grammar for TESOL
Should
native teachers of English teach grammar in
EFL and ESL zones or should this be the domain
of bilingual speakers only? Is there a distinction
to be considered between EFL and ESL zones?
Module
Statement of Purpose: Grammar for TESOL
Grammar
involves three areas. Teaching grammar - the
students learning of grammar, and the teachers
own learning of grammatical principals. In this
module, we will concentrate on the the learning
and teaching of grammar for students. Those
who carry on to the practicum will receive instruction
in the principles of grammar and grammar teaching
in EFL/ESL zones. In EFL zones, foreign teachers
take little part in teaching grammar, which
is left to the NNS to teach (non native speaker)
Module
Description:
Grammar
for TESOL
Your readings of will
lead you to an understanding of how students
learn grammar.
Module
Goals:
To give the teacher confidence
in delivery of grammar lessons, or answering
questions with grammatical base.
Instructional
Methods:
1.
Students will read numerous academic articles
by world leading authorities and critically
examine and compare articles.
2. Materials have been prepared by world acclaimed
authors - these form the basis of the course.
Students are encouraged to source widely
3. Students will be able to go to the Forums
and raise and argue points of view
4. Assessment is based on written work assessed
by our Editorial group.
Submit
article for examination (don't forget
your ID number)
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