On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. understand concepts and issues relating to the development of English as a foreign/second language curriculum;
2. explore English language curriculum design in current Australian and international contexts;
3. critically analyse approaches to curriculum design;
4. analyse a range of language learning contexts and the implications for planning, programming and evaluating learning;
5. analyse the equity issues in developing and evaluating programs;
6. examine and critique various needs analysis approaches;
7. develop skills in designing English language teaching syllabi;
8. develop skills in planning, designing, evaluating programs for diverse groups of learners;
9. develop skills in developing teacher skills and knowledge for planning and managing the materials design process; and
10. enhance intercultural awareness in selecting teaching materials and teaching international English.

Explore the concept of curriculum in language learning settings- the historical background, underlying assumptions, current issues in adult learning and teaching and constraints
Understand contexts of language curriculum design in Australia and internationally
Discuss and model the curriculum design processes, including:
needs analysis
situation analysis
planning goals and learning outcomes
course planning and syllabus design
selecting, sequencing and organising content
selecting teaching and learning strategies
role and design of instructional materials
methods of student assessment
evaluating programs
Understand key issues in curriculum design:
approaches to analysing needs
ideology, objectives, language and non-language outcomes
effective teaching- the institution, the teacher, the teaching and learning process
intercultural awareness in selecting and using resources and materials
managing resources and material development
approaches to curriculum evaluation