Theoretical Articles

Part A (20%)

Select FIVE (5) well-known journals in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). (You decide what is “well-known”). For each journal write a 200-word synopsis about the journal (e.g. How frequently it is published, the goals & objectives of the journal, who is the publisher, focus of the journal).

[DO NOT REVIEW INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES IN THE JOURNAL]

Follow this Example:

Name of Journal: Journal of Educational Psychology

Purpose: The main purpose of the Journal of Educational Psychology is to publish original, primary psychological research pertaining to education across all ages and educational levels. A secondary purpose of the Journal is the occasional publication of exceptionally important theoretical and review articles that are pertinent to educational psychology. Please note, the Journal does not typically publish reliability and validity studies of specific tests or assessment instruments.

Frequency of Publication: Every 4 months (quarterly)

Publisher: American Psychological Association

Part B (20%) – 6 to 7 pages

Compare the Different Approaches in Teaching English as a Second Language.

•  Use the materials in Topics 1 and 2 and other relevant materials
•  Cite the sources you referred to at the end of your answer

Part C (20%) – 6 to 7 pages

Grammar Should be Taught in the ESL Classroom. Critically Discuss

•  Use the materials in Topic 7 and other relevant materials
•  Cite the sources you referred to at the end of your answer

Part D (20%) – 6 to 7 pages

To What Extent Do You Agree that Teaching of Speaking and Listening Has Been Neglected in the ESL Classroom?

•  Use the materials in Topics 3 and 4 and other relevant materials
•  Cite the sources you referred to at the end of your answer

Part E (20%) – 6 to 7 pages

Language Assessment and Testing Continues to be Very Traditional. Elaborate

•  Use the materials in Topic 1 and other relevant materials
•  Cite the sources you referred to at the end of your answer