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2008-2009 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

GSL 600 - Teaching Vocabulary in ESOL

This course presents an overview of lexical semantics and vocabulary acquisition and examines the principles and procedures of teaching vocabulary in the ESL/EFL classroom. Topics include explicit and implicit vocabulary learning, a ‘lexical approach’ to developing language proficiency, and assessment of vocabulary knowledge. A practical experience component and a course project develop both theoretical and practical aspects of the course.

Credits: 2 cr.