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Cyprus International University
TR

DEVELOPING COURSE CONTENT IN ELT

Course
ELTE453 - DEVELOPING COURSE CONTENT IN ELT
Department
English Language Teaching - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
2
ECTS
2
T+P+L
2 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Abbas HADIZADEH
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

This course aims to train students and prepare them towards materials development and also enable students to acquire skills necessary for evaluating language teaching materials in current textbooks, adapting or developing materials for language teaching according to the changing dynamics in the language classrooms. It also aims at equipping students with the necessary skills to evaluate coursebooks. The course also focuses on familiarising the students with the theory and principles of ELT materials design such as selecting, adapting, developing and evaluating. It gives the students an opportunity to engage in adaptation work. Students are fostered in discussions o related to evaluation of materials and text books used in language classroom settings. Samples of language material and textbook evaluation criteria used in language classrooms are also studied.

DEVELOPING COURSE CONTENT IN ELT

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Midterm Midterm 30
Final Final 40
Project Project 30
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 evaluate materials to use, reject, adapt, or supplement.
  2. 02 develop both stand-alone and supplementary materials according to principles and guidelines of language teaching materials adaptation and development.
  3. 03 create language learning materials according to theoretical frameworks
  4. 04 Implement plans according to adapted and created plans

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to the course
Week 2 Principles of Materials Development
Week 3 Learner Needs, Context & Course Content
Week 4 Goals, Learning Outcomes & Content Selection
Week 5 Selecting, Grading & Sequencing Content
Week 6 Evaluating ELT Coursebooks & Materials
Week 7 Adapting & Supplementing Existing Materials
Week 8 Midterm Examination
Week 9 Developing Content for Grammar, Vocabulary & Pronunciation
Week 10 Developing Reading and Writing Content & Materials
Week 11 Developing Listening & Speaking Content
Week 12 Integrated-Skills & Task-Based Content Development
Week 13 Digital, Multimodal & AI-Supported Materials
Week 14 Developing & Evaluating a Complete ELT Unit
Week 15 Final Examination

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Tomlinson, B. (Ed.). (2023). Developing materials for language teaching (3rd ed.). Bloomsbury Academic.
  2. 02 Mishan, F., & Timmis, I. (2015). Materials Development for TESOL. Edinburgh University Press.
  3. 03 Graves (2000), Designing Language Courses
  4. 04 Nation & Macalister (2010), Language Curriculum Design

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 1. Students will be able to explain key theories and principles of course content and materials design in English language teaching. SOLO 2
  2. L01 8. Students will prepare and deliver clear, professional presentations on issues related to course content development in ELT. SOLO 3
  3. L02 2. Students will describe the roles, functions, and types of English language textbooks and supplementary materials used in ELT. SOLO 2
  4. L03 3. Students will analyse how methodology, ideology, and the perspectives of textbook writers influence the design of ELT materials. SOLO 3
  5. L04 4. Students will identify and apply criteria for selecting, sequencing, and organizing course content and materials for different learners and contexts. SOLO 3
  6. L05 5. Students will adapt and develop ELT materials that respond to specific learning needs, age groups, and classroom environments. SOLO 4
  7. L06 6. Students will evaluate English language textbooks and teaching materials using established and context-appropriate criteria. SOLO 3
  8. L07 7. Students will integrate digital tools and technologies to create pedagogically sound and engaging teaching materials. SOLO 4
  9. L09 9. Students will demonstrate the ability to monitor and manage their own learning through consistent engagement and completion of course tasks. SOLO 3

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