TESOL 2013 Advanced Academic English
This is a preliminary subject which aims to improve student’s English proficiency to prepare them to undertake different tasks at a graduate level.
TESOL 2012 Academic Writing for Graduate Studies
The course is designed to help fresh graduate students improve their ability to write academically for graduate coursework. It introduces them to new styles, registers, and genres in academic writing—ones which differ rather significantly from those in the undergraduate level. Areas of focus are the clear organization of ideas, the use of adequate coherence and […]
TESOL 2011 Seminar II
This is an organized seminar to help students apply research elements and theories of applied linguistics and language education into practice. The contents cover research data analysis using both quantitative and qualitative approaches, research interpretation and discussion in relation to specific areas of the proposed fields.
TESOL 2010 Seminar I
The seminar is organized to assist students in the process of writing a research proposal. It covers special issues of applied linguistics, language education and research proposal elements to broaden students’ knowledge in these fields to enable them write a good quality proposal paper.
TESOL Thesis
This course component provides students an opportunity to undertake the research based on their areas of interests. Topics cover a wide range including curriculum, second language acquisition, teaching and learning theories and practices, discourse analysis, language education management, assessment and other TESOL related issues. Moreover, students could apply all the research theories and elements learnt […]
TESOL 2009 Grammar and Discourse (Functional Approach)
The course is designed to provide students with a systematic understanding of the main areas of grammar, including morphology, syntax, semantics, and stylistics, with the additional focus on syntactic theories for second language acquisition and genre analysis. The main topics include the role of grammar in language classrooms; analysis of spoken and written texts; and […]
TESOL 2008 Language Assessment
The course aims to build on the current and prior experiences of educators to extend their knowledge and enhance their ability to use classroom-based language assessment effectively. In particular this course aims to provide educators with solid foundation knowledge and skills in using assessments to enhance their instruction and foster students’ learning required in the […]
TESOL 2007 Phonetics and Phonology in Language Teaching
A broad overview of English phonetics and phonology related to English pronunciation instruction, and how this knowledge can be applied to an EFL classroom setting are the main focus of the course. Students will gain practical, hands-on experience with the sounds and sound systems of English through a combination of lectures, discussions, and assignments, all […]
TESOL 2006 Second Language Acquisition
The course deals with theories, principles, and current issues about Second Language Acquisition. The course covers foundations of Second Language Acquisition and relevant theories such as linguistic, psychological, and social-contextual approaches to Second Language Acquisition. Central to the course are discussions on current SLA research in various aspects drawing on research outcomes and research methodologies […]
TESOL 2005 Language Curriculum Design and Development
The course is designed to introduce EFL teachers and practitioners to the field of curriculum development. With an emphasis on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) which has become one of the most prominent areas of EFL teaching today, the course will equip learners with core theoretical concepts in designing a language course and provide them […]