Curriculum Development for Intensive English Programs

Grant Eckstein is Associate Professor of Linguistics and an academic coordinator at the English Language Center at Brigham Young University, USA.Norman W. Evans is Professor of Linguistics and former director of the English Language Center at Brigham Young University, USA.K. James Hartshorn is Assistant Professor of Linguistic at Brigham Young University, USA.Benjamin L. McMurry is Administrative Coordinator of the English Language Center at Brigham Young University, USA.

• 1. A Metaphor for Curriculum and Curricular Design. 2. Defining Curriculum. 3. Context and Contextual Analysis. 4. Governing Documents: Mission, Goals, and Objectives. 5. Learner Analysis. 6. Contextual Synthesis. 7. Learning Outcomes: Design, Develop, and Implement. 8. Assessment & Feedback: Design, Develop, and Implement. 9. Learning Experiences: Design, Develop, and Implement. 10. Program-Wide Implementation. 11. Evaluation of Process and Product.

"This is a very timely book. This book lays out the ADDIE process for curriculum construction and likens it to building a solid house in a very principled approach backed by solid examples and time-proven steps. It also recognizes and accounts for a variety of settings for the multi-faceted types of English for Specific Purposes that more and more IEPs have needed to adapt to. This book will be a great introduction to graduate students and an even better refresher for experienced language school administrators."--Gordon Clark, Director and Assistant Dean, Intensive English Language Institute, International Affairs, University of North Texas, USA