Islamic University of Gaza
Faculty of Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Language Curriculum Foundations Course Outline (EDUC2200)
Second semester (2014/2015)
Course Title: Language Curriculum Foundations
Course Code: (EDUC 2200)
Course Instructor: Dr. Sadek Firwana
E-mail: sfirwana@iugaza.edu.ps
Extension: 2450
Office: Administration Building
Room No. B347
Office Hours
Days
Saturday
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Hours
10 -11
9-10
9-10
10-12
02-03
02-03
Course Overview:
This course utilizes an orientation approach to the study of English language curriculum
foundations. Orientations are sets of beliefs about how students learn, how they should be
taught, and what they should be taught. These beliefs are embedded in curriculum
documents and are personally held by those who develop, implement, and evaluate
curriculum as well as those responsible for delivering curriculum to students (teachers).
More recent theories and critical pedagogies are included to help develop understanding
of present practices. Linguistic and psychological foundations to English language
curriculum are included to understand curriculum processes before, during, and after
delivery to learners.
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Course Learning Outcomes:
After studying the course, students are expected to be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts, principles and approaches related to
English language curriculum design and development;
2.
Differentiate between different types of English language curricula;
3. Critically analyze and evaluate existing English language curricula;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of processes (development, implementation,
evaluation) and curriculum meta-orientations and approaches.
5. Practice and apply the different steps involved in Language curriculum design process.
Textbook:
Nation, I.S.P. & Macalister, J. (2010). Language Curriculum Design. New York: Routledge.
Additional References and Sources:

Richards, Jack C. (2001). Curriculum Development in Second Language Teaching.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Palestinian Curriculum Center: http://www.pcdc.edu.ps
Distribution of course content throughout the semester:
Week
Points to be covered
Week
Points to be covered
Week #1  Introduction and orientation to course
& #2
overview, objectives, evaluation, and
attendance policy
 Language Curriculum Design: An
Overview
Week #9
Language Curriculum
Content and Sequencing
Week #3
Language
Week #10
Curriculum
&4
Analysis
& #11
Assessment
Curriculum
Environment
Monitoring
Goals,
and
Week #5 Language Curriculum Needs Analysis
& #6
Week #12  2nd Midterm Exam
& #13
Curriculum
Format
Presentation
Week #7  1st Midterm Exam
& #8
Language Curriculum Principles
Week #14 Language Curriculum Evaluation
& #15
 Project presentation
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and
Attendance Policy:
It is very important that you attend all of your classes. The Islamic University of Gaza
policy states the following:
A student at the Islamic University of Gaza is expected to attend at least 75% of
classes in order to progress satisfactorily toward completion of course objectives. A
student who is not meeting course objectives may be withdrawn from the course at
the discretion of the instructor. If you must be absent from class, it is your
responsibility to find out what work you missed in class, as well as any homework
assignments and announcements about tests.
Course Evaluation:
The following categories and percentages represent how your final grade will be determined.
Participation, & Project
10%
Presentation
Two midterm exams
40% (20% each)
Final exam
50%
Course Delivery Mode:
 Mini lectures
 Group discussion
 PowerPoint Presentation
 Individual work
 Worksheets
 Pair work
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