Course Title

English Language Curriculum

Course Number

10514318

Instructor Name

Suzan Arafat

Contact Information

[email protected]

Semester(s) and academic year(s)

First Semester 2020

Compulsory / Elective

Compulsory

 The course introduce to the students the key concepts related to English Language curriculum. It covers the following : the definition of English curriculum, the main types of the curriculum, major elements of English curriculum. Development of the curriculum, curriculum evaluation.

The course aims at introducing students to the concept of Curriculum, Syllabus and textbooks.

The general goals of curriculum(Palestinian curriculum)

Content of Curriculum

Process of Curriculum Development

Types of curriculum/syllabi

Intended Learning Outtcomes:  By the end of the semester students should be able to:

Develop an understanding about the concept of curriculum in general and English language curriculum in particular.

Demonstrate an understanding of principles and approaches related to curriculum development.

Differentiate the different types of syllabus.

Develop the main elements of curriculum, different types of curriculum

Analyze English for Palestine textbooks.

Intended Learning Outtcomes:  By the end of the semester students should be able to:

Develop an understanding about the concept of curriculum in general and English language curriculum in particular.

Demonstrate an understanding of principles and approaches related to curriculum development.

Differentiate the different types of syllabus.

Develop the main elements of curriculum, different types of curriculum

Analyze English for Palestine textbooks.v

Intended Learning Outtcomes:  By the end of the semester students should be able to:

Develop an understanding about the concept of curriculum in general and English language curriculum in particular.

Demonstrate an understanding of principles and approaches related to curriculum development.

Differentiate the different types of syllabus.

Develop the main elements of curriculum, different types of curriculum

Analyze English for Palestine textbooks.

Required Readings and Material:

Compiled Reading material, and references: The curriculum: theory and practice by Kelly,A,V. (2004)

English for Palestine Series.

Brindley, G. (1989) . The role of needs analysis in adult ESL program design. In Johnson, R.K. (Ed.). The second language curriculum . Cambridge University press.

Program Design and components-   ESL 3205 CURRICULUM GUIDE p57-67                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Required Readings and Material:

Compiled Reading material, and references: The curriculum: theory and practice by Kelly,A,V. (2004)

English for Palestine Series.

Brindley, G. (1989) . The role of needs analysis in adult ESL program design. In Johnson, R.K. (Ed.). The second language curriculum . Cambridge University press.

Program Design and components-   ESL 3205 CURRICULUM GUIDE p57-67                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           v