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Course Name: Teaching Writing in the EFL Classroom
Course type: Workshop
Name of Lecturer: Ayelet Sasson
Hours: 2hrs
Course description
The course will introduce students to the core issues in teaching writing in an EFL
context. Through a comprehensive overview of different schools of thought in the
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field of Second Language Writing, the members of the class will explore the
pedagogical implications of second language writing theories and research findings by
engaging in critical reading and interactive discussions, individual and group projects,
and reflective activities. Throughout the course, participants will also be challenged to
reflect on their own writing experiences as students and teachers, and to critically
analyze methodologies, techniques, materials, and procedures that are commonly used
in L2 writing classrooms.
Course objectives
Participants will…
a) understand similarities and differences between first and second language
composition.
b) …view second language composition from a theoretical and research perspective
and gain knowledge of past and current pedagogical approaches in L2 composition.
c)… get acquainted with different methodologies, practices, and techniques
commonly used in teaching L2 composition and critically assess their effectiveness
and appropriateness.
d)… recognize the importance of individual, social, and contextual factors in the
teaching of second language composition as well as their impact on instructional
programs and materials, classroom practices, and development support services.
d)… develop ways to evaluate different teaching activities and materials.
e)… adopt a reflective perspective towards L2 teaching and professional
development.
Class Format
Because I believe that knowledge is not only transmitted to learners from teachers or
books, but can also be created collectively by students, this is going to be a workshop
class. During classes we will be exploring topics, brainstorming, writing, revising,
getting feedback and having class discussions. My role is to encourage this learning
and reflection process as well as provide you with helpful feedback.
Student Obligations
Class Contribution and Preparation (10%)
Reading responses (30%)
Lesson plan +teaching demonstration (00%)
Philosophy of teaching writing paper (00%)
Selected Bibliography
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Tate, G. et al. (2001). A guide to composition pedagogies. New York: Oxford UP.
Silva, T. & Matsuda, P. K. (Eds.) 2001. On second language writing. Mahwah, NJ:
Lawrence Erlbaum.
Murray. (2004). A writer teaches writing. Boston, MA: Heinle
Murray, D. (2004). The craft of revision, fifth edition. Boston, MA: Heinle.
Smith, F. (1994). Writing and the writer, second edition. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence
Erlbaum.
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