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DLS - Didactique des langues secondes / Second Language Teaching

Course descriptions

DLS1200	Introduction to Second Language Teaching	6 cr.
Second language teaching: definition, basic concepts, related disciplines and overview of their respective contributions. Major trends in the evolution of second language teaching. Critical overview of traditional, audiolingual, cognitive and communicative approaches. Study of selected current methods. Format and organization of second language programs in Canadian schools. Students are encouraged to take this course in the language they are planning to teach. BACK TO TOP

DLS1600	Introduction � la didactique des langues secondes	6 cr.
Didactique des langues secondes: d�finition, sch�mas conceptuels, disciplines connexes et aper�u de leurs contributions respectives. Les grands courants qui ont marqu� l'�volution de la didactique des langues secondes. Aper�u critique des approches traditionnelles, audio-orale, cognitive et communicative. �tude de quelque m�thodes modernes. Les types de programmes scolaires et leur organisation dans les �coles canadiennes. Il est recommand� de suivre ce cours dans la langue qu'on se pr�pare � enseigner. BACK TO TOP

DLS2101	Listening and Reading	3 cr.
Implications of psycholinguistic theory for teaching listening and reading comprehension skills. Practice in designing programmes, materials and exercises adapted to different clienteles and consistent with current psycholinguistic principles. This course is reserved for students registered in the B.A. in SLT. Prerequisite: or corequisite: DLS1200. BACK TO TOP

DLS2102	Speaking and Writing	3 cr.
Implications of psycholinguistic theory for teaching speaking and writing skills. Practice in designing programmes, materials and exercises adapted to different clienteles and consistent with current psycholinguistic principles. This course is reserved for students registered in the B.A. in SLT. Prerequisite: or corequisite: DLS1200. BACK TO TOP

DLS2124	Phonetics Applied to Second Language Teaching	3 cr.
Introduction to phonetic principles and their application to teaching and correcting second language pronunciation. (LIN2124) BACK TO TOP

DLS2501	Compr�hension orale et �crite	3 cr.
Implications de la th�orie psycholinguistique pour l'enseignement des habilet�s r�ceptives. �laboration de programmes, de mat�riel p�dagogique et d'exercices, compte tenu des postulats psycholinguistiques et des diff�rents publics �tudiants. Ce cours est r�serv� aux �tudiants admis au B.A. en DLS. Pr�alable: ou concomitant(s) : DLS1600 BACK TO TOP

DLS2502	Expression orale et �crite	3 cr.
Implications de la th�orie psycholinguistique pour l'enseignement des habilet�s orales. �laboration de programmes, de mat�riel p�dagogique et d'exercices, compte tenu des postulats psycholinguistiques et des diff�rents publics �tudiants. Ce cours est r�serv� aux �tudiants admis au B.A. en DLS. Pr�alable: ou concomitant(s) : DLS1600. BACK TO TOP

DLS2524	Phon�tique appliqu�e � l'enseignement des langues secondes	3 cr.
Introduction aux principes de la phon�tique; applications � l'enseignement et � la correction de la prononciation d'une langue seconde (LIN2524) BACK TO TOP

DLS3100	Classroom Observation and Related Research	3 cr.
Systematic observation and analysis of selected second language classes work with master teacher, including aspects of class preparation, teaching process, student assessment and program evaluation. Prerequisite: DLS1200 BACK TO TOP

DLS3101	Educational Technology and Second Language Teaching	3 cr.
Language laboratories, projectors, audio and video recorders: types and uses. The computer: operation and place in second language teaching; study of software; introduction to individualized programs. Video-disks. Prerequisite: DLS1200 BACK TO TOP

DLS3102	French Immersion	3 cr.
Contexts and models of immersion programs. Research findings; examples of curricula, materials, appropriate methodology, assessment techniques. Sociocultural implications. Students may emphasize primary, junior or senior levels. Prerequisite: DLS1200 BACK TO TOP

DLS3103	English for Specific Purposes	3 cr.
Origins and development of ESP in educational and occupational contexts. Basic principles and techniques in needs assessment and course design. Appropriate applications. Examples of ESP curricula, materials, methodologies and assessment techniques. Prerequisite: DLS1200 BACK TO TOP

DLS3104	Curriculum and Teaching Materials in Second Language Education	3 cr.
Principles of curriculum development. Practice in the development of a variety of syllabus types, with emphasis on selection, sequencing and integration of components. Skill and subject integration. Critical evaluation of teaching materials. Prerequisite: DLS1200 BACK TO TOP

DLS3105	Language Education in a Multicultural Setting: from Theory to Practice	3 cr.
An overview of the history, theoretical foundations and educational policies of multicultural and anti-racist education in Canada. Role of culture in language learning and teaching. Description of existing models of multicultural and anti-racist education. Development of a theoretical framework for language teaching in a multicultural classroom. Classroom practice: methodology, design of teaching materials and evaluation. BACK TO TOP

DLS3500	Observation de classe et recherche en situation d'enseignement	3 cr.
Observation syst�matique et analyse de situations d'enseignement; enseignement pratique guid� comportant, la pr�paration de le�ons, l'�tude de l'acte d'enseignement, l'�valuation des �tudiants et l'analyse critique des programmes. Pr�alable: DLS1600 BACK TO TOP

DLS3501	Technologie �ducative et didactique des langues secondes	3 cr.
Laboratoires de langues, projecteurs, magn�tophones, magn�toscopes: types et usages. L'ordinateur: place en didactique des langues secondes, fonctionnement, �tude de logiciels, initiation aux programmes-auteurs. Le vid�odisque. Pr�alable: DLS1600 BACK TO TOP

DLS3502	L'immersion fran�aise	3 cr.
Types de programmes d'immersion et situations d'implantation. �tude des principaux r�sultats de recherche, de la m�thodologie, du mat�riel p�dagogique et des techniques d'�valuation. Implications socio-culturelles. Les �tudiants pourront, dans leurs lectures et travaux, mettre l'accent sur l'un ou l'autre des niveaux primaire, moyen, interm�diaire ou sup�rieur. Pr�alable: DLS1600 BACK TO TOP

DLS3504	Curriculum et mat�riel p�dagogique en didactique des langues secondes	3 cr.
Principes d'�laboration d'un curriculum. Exercices de d�veloppement de divers types de syllabus aux plans de la s�lection, de la gradation et de l'int�gration. Int�gration des mati�res et des savoirs. Application des principes � l'analyse critique de mat�riel p�dagogique. Pr�alable: DLS1600 BACK TO TOP

DLS3505	Enseignement des langues en milieu multiculturel: de la th�orie � la pratique	3 cr.
Aper�u de l'histoire, des th�ories fondamentales et des politiques �ducationnelles de l'enseignement multiculturel et antiraciste au Canada. R�le de la culture dans l'apprentissage et l'enseignement des langues. Description des mod�les actuels pour l'enseignement multiculturel et antiraciste. �laboration d'une structure th�orique pour l'enseignement des langues en milieu multiculturel. Applications pratiques en classe: m�thodologie, conception du mat�riel p�dagogique et �valuation. BACK TO TOP

DLS4100	Topics in Second Language Teaching	3 cr.
Prerequisite: permission of a program advisor. BACK TO TOP

DLS4101	Teaching Grammar	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to the issues of the role of grammar in second language teaching; role of explicit grammar teaching in the acquisition of both oral and written communicative competence. Introduction to explicit and implicit strategies to facilitate acquisition of grammatical knowledge; grammar correction activities. BACK TO TOP

DLS4500	Th�mes choisis en didactique des langues secondes	3 cr.
Pr�alable: permission d'un conseiller du programme. BACK TO TOP

DLS4501	Didactique de la grammaire	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Sensibilisation � la probl�matique grammaticale dans un cours de langue seconde; place et utilit� de l'enseignement explicite de la grammaire dans l'acquisition de la comp�tence de la communication orale et de la communication �crite. Initiation aux diverses techniques d'enseignement; approche explicite et implicite. Exercices de grammaire. BACK TO TOP