Discussion Questions(Week 14)

Will corpus linguistics revolutionize grammar teaching in the 21st century?
Conrad, S

1. Since a corpus-based analysis can look into any language patterns------ lexical, structural and grammatical, discourse, etc------ how and/or can corpus linguistics be applied/incorporated to syllabus design, materials development, and classroom activities to help in course planning choices?



A combined corpus and systemic-functional analysis or the problem-solution pattern in a student and professional corpus of technical writing.
Flowerdew, L

1. With regard to implementing the use of a corpus for the purpose of teaching, it seems to be important to select the corpus that is useful for a particular teaching context and that represents the target register. How feasible it is to integrate the relevance of a chosen corpus data to the student’s needs, interests, and different learning styles?

Discussion questions

Self-awareness in NNS EFL Primary and
Secondary School Teachers
Enric Llurda
Àngel Huguet

1. To be able to foster self-confidence and self-identity, we need to be aware of how to communicate adequately. This leads to readiness for intercultural communication.
Do the students need to be taught to be `aware`?
How can teachers learn to teach awareness?
How can they become aware themselves?

Proficiency or the native speakers: What are we trying to achieve in ELT?
Alan Davies
Nonnative-English-Speaking Professionals in TESOL
Jun Liu

1. What different requirements do Native Speaker teachers face in their teaching methods in teaching multilingual classes?