Rationale ^TOP

This course combines current Language Curriculum theory with hands-on application.  Through lectures, small-group and whole-class discussions, individual and group classroom tasks and activities, course members are expected to know more about language curriculum design, implementation and materials development.

Objectives ^TOP

The objectives of the course are to:

1. examine principles of language curriculum and materials development;

2. prepare, select, adapt, language teaching materials for classroom use; and

3. evaluate samples of language teaching materials.

Course Content ^TOP

• Foundations and principles of language curriculum and materials development
• Designing and developing materials for classroom use
• Case studies in materials development.

Assessment ^TOP

Participants will submit an assignment related to language curriculum development or evaluation that is applicable to their own situations.

Course Requirements ^TOP

To complete the course successfully, a candidate must:

1. satisfy class attendance requirements;
2. attain a satisfactory standard in required course work;
3. complete an assignment.

Course Award ^TOP

The course will lead to the award of Specialist Certificate in Language Curriculum and Materials Development.

Admission Requirements ^TOP

Applicants should be Materials Specialists, Materials Writers, Text/Coursebook Evaluators and Curriculum Developers.

The candidate must have a sufficient command of English to follow advanced study conducted in the English Language and to prepare written and oral assignments. Those from non-English medium education systems must have a recent TOEFL score of at least 550 for the paper-based test or 213 for the computerized version, or an IELTS Grade 6.5.

(If you are registering for the TOEFL test, please quote our code number 2042.  Your official score report will be sent to us directly from Educational Testing Service.)

In order to promote an exchange of experience between countries and institutions and to help ensure that course members' work at RELC is directly relevant to their needs, successful applicants are required to bring with them a copy each of the syllabuses and materials (textbooks, supplementary materials, teachers' manual etc) used in their respective countries.  These materials will be useful for individual presentations as well as group and class discussions.

Fees ^TOP

The following are the fee components (in Singapore dollars):

*Course fees (inclusive of GST) are payable to SEAMEO Regional Language Centre.

• The fees indicated above are inclusive of prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST).

• Accommodation at the RELC International Hotel is available @ S$75 nett per night with breakfast (twin-sharing) or S$130 nett per night with breakfast (single occupancy)

• Participants from outside Singapore are advised to subscribe to the Group Health Insurance Scheme at S$48.15 per month (inclusive of GST), as medical costs in the event of illness can be very high.

• The provision of S$630 for subsistence allowance should cover the participant's basic living expenses while in Singapore.

  NOTE:

1. RELC does not accept any responsibility for accidents on journeys to and from Singapore, or in Singapore, or for the loss of baggage and other personal belongings in transit or in Singapore.
2. RELC will also not be responsible for taking out air travel and personal accident insurance for course members.
3. Course participants are expected to set aside funds for the typing of assignments as part of the course requirements.

Application ^TOP

The following forms must be duly completed and submitted:

1. Application Form RELC A238/A238E (in duplicate).

2. Certified copies of a valid TOEFL/IELTS result.

3.  Medical Examination Form RELC A228 (1 original and 1 copy) to be issued not more than six months before course commencement.

4. Copies of degrees/diplomas/certificates/transcripts should accompany the application.  Where a transcript is in a language other than English, it should be accompanied by a certified translation into English. 

At the time of application, the applicant should state in the covering letter whether the application is made for a private fee-paying or scholarship/bursary-holding course membership.  The name of the scholarship/bursary awarding agency, if applicable, should be stated.

Payment of Fees ^TOP

Fees are payable before the commencement of the course.

Cheques should be crossed and made payable to the SEAMEO Regional Language Centre.

Refund of Fees ^TOP

Cancellations of enrolment by a course participant must be made in writing. Cancellations received before the commencement of the course will receive a refund less the registration fee.  Withdrawals after the course has commenced will not be eligible for refund.

Closing date ^TOP

The closing dates for applications are 30 May 2008 (for SEAMEO Scholarship applicants) and 28 November 2008 (for private fee-paying applicants).