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A Task-Based Approach to Materials Development

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Nunan, David – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2010

The purpose of this chapter is to present a task-based approach to materials development. In the first part of the chapter, I sketch out the evolution of task based language teaching, drawing on a distinction between synthetic and analytical approaches to syllabus design first articulated by Wilkins (1976).

Descriptors: Task Analysis, Material Development, Course Descriptions, Second Language Learning

Two Commentaries on Ron Sheen's "A Critical Analysis of the Advocacy of the Task-Based Syllabus." A Reader Reacts... [and] On the Advocacy of the Task-Based Syllabus [and] The Author Responds....

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Nunan, David; And Others – TESOL Quarterly, 1994

An author, David Nunan, responds to a previous article that criticizes his advocacy of task-based syllabuses. Another author, Michael Long, points out inaccuracies in the criticism, and the author of the criticism, Ron Sheen, defends his earlier claim. (45 references) (JL)

Descriptors: Course Descriptions, English (Second Language), Language Research, Linguistic Input

A Foot in the World of Ideas: Graduate Study through the Internet.

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Nunan, David – Language Learning & Technology, 1999

This case study is an exploratory investigation of the learning opportunities provided by a Web-based Master of Science program in TESOL. Begins with a description of the course and its components and aims to evaluate the potential of the Web for delivering graduate level programs. Also compares this delivery with both classroom-based and…

Descriptors: Case Studies, Course Descriptions, Distance Education, English (Second Language)