ESL 506: Representative Syllabus

Week 1           Diagnostic Testing and Introduction

Week 2-4        Unit 1

Content: small talk, presentation skills, non-verbal communication, describing course policies, SPEAK practice, part 1

Assignment: Five-minute mini-lecture. Introducing a course syllabus.

Week 5-7        Unit 2

Content: oral fluency, the rhythm of English, language for describing visuals, listening practice with common student questions, fielding questions, SPEAK practice, part 2

Assignment: Five-minute mini-lecture. Explaining a Visual.

Week 8-11      Unit 3

Content: Making content relevant, compound nouns, communication strategies, SPEAK practice, part 3

Assignment: Five-minute mini-lecture. Defining a Term.

Week 12-15    Unit 4

Content: Interactive teaching methods, discussion sessions,

Assignment: Eight-minute interactive mini-lecture