MATESOL 606

MATESOL 606 explores both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of teaching listening and speaking skills to second language learners, with a primary focus on English language learners (ELLs). The course delves into the essential components of conversational competence, strategies for developing a curriculum for speaking and listening skills, creation of learning tasks, and evidence-based instructional approaches for enhancing listening and speaking abilities. Additionally, the course addresses methodological considerations in studies related to teaching listening and speaking skills to second language learners, emphasizing the role of various communication modes such as dialogs, narratives, conversations, monologs, and lectures.