INTRODUCTION TO TESOL
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Coordinator
Program Level
Program
Instruction Language
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Overview
This course is to provide English-majored students at HCMUTE with learning goals and outcomes as well as career orientation. Learning strategies in general and English language learning in specific at higher education are introduced in order to help the students obtain desired results, essential skills and proper attitude towards future career.
Objectives
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(Goal) |
Goal description (At the end of the course, students are able to:) |
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G1 |
Fundamentals of curriculum, career orientation and skills necessary to study effectively. |
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G2 |
Practical skills in time management, data analysis and other issues in learning process. |
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G3 |
Positive attitude towards teaching career and critical thinking. |
Learning Outcomes
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LOs |
Description (At the end of the course, students are able to:) |
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G1 |
G1.1 |
Understanding of curriculum, learning objectives, required standards and career orientation towards Technical English Language Teaching. |
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G1.2 |
Develop skills and qualities necessary for a university student to self-reflect. |
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G1.3 |
Practical skills in time management. |
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G1.4 |
Practical skills in studying, recognising test types and taking tests. |
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G1.5 |
Practical skills in searching, analysing information as well as note-taking, questioning and referencing. |
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G1.6 |
Practical skills in grouping, problem-solving. |
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G1.7 |
Practical skills in giving presentation, applying proper techniques and aids. |
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G2 |
G2.1 |
Set timetable for learning activities and taking exams. |
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G2.2 |
Demonstrate ability to search, analyse information and question. |
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G2.3 |
Demonstrate ability to form groups and solve problems. |
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G2.4 |
Give presentation using proper techniques and aids. |
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G3 |
G3.1 |
Passion for teaching career. |
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G3.2 |
Promote the spirit of honesty and critical thinking in science. |
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G3.3 |
Promote the integration and openness to new cultures, ready to collaborate in a multi-cultural environment. |
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G3.4 |
Đề cao tinh thần tự học, tự đào tạo. Promote the spirit of self-study and self-training. |
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Materials
- Coursebook: compiled by coordinator.
- References:
+ Cottrell, S. (2019). The Study Skills Handbook (5th ed.). Oxford: Macmillan Education.
+ Buzan, T. & Harrison, J. (2010). The Buzan Study Skills Handbook. Harlow : BBC Active.
+ Fry, R. (2016). How to Study (8th ed.). Wayne, NJ : The Career Press, Inc.
+ Downing, S. (2011). On course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life, Study Skills Plus Edition. Boston, Mass: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
Assessment
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Assignment |
Percentage (%) |
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Mini-tests |
30 |
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Group presentation |
20 |
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Final exam |
50 |
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