Linguistics Language Program
   
 
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LLP STRUCTURE

A. Program Overview

B. Personnel

C. Course Offerings

 

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THEORY/METHODOLOGY

A. Comprehensible Input

B. Affective Filter

C. Grammar

D. Culture

 


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DEVELOPING LANGUAGE SKILLS

A. Listening Skills - GAs / Tutors

B. Speaking & Signing Skills - GAs / Tutors

C. Reading Skills - GAs / Tutors

D. Writing Skills - GAs / Tutors

 

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TA INFORMATION

A.TA Qualifications

       1. Foreign Language Skill

2. General Requirements

3. Educational Background & Teaching Experience

4. Work Authorization

B. TA Training

       1. LLP Orientation

2. LLP Meetings

3. Class Observations

4. Administrative Announcements

5.Electronic Mail

6. Injury/Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)

7. Center for TA Development

C. TA Job Duties

       1. Teaching - GAs / Tutors

2. Class Meetings - GAs / Tutors

3. Office Hours For Students - GAs / Tutors

4. LLP Weekly Meetings - GAs / Tutors

5. Administrative Duties - GAs / Tutors

6. Teaching Materials - GAs / Tutors

7. LLP & University Policies and Procedures - GAs / Tutors

D. TA Evaluation

1. Coordinator & Director Evaluations

2. Experienced Instructors Evaluations

3. Student Evaluations

4. Teaching Excellence Awards

 

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TEACHING

A. Teaching Materials - GAs / Tutors

       1. Course Syllabi - GAs / Tutors

2. Textbooks - GAs / Tutors

3. Computerized Grammar Materials - GAs / Tutors

4. Visuals & Realia - GAs / Tutors

5. Games - GAs / Tutors

6. Supplemental Materials & Handouts - GAs / Tutors

B. Teaching Strategies

       1. Preparation

2. Learning Names

3. Avoiding Boredom

4. Promoting Communicative Activites

5. Pair & Small Group Work

6. Avoiding the Use of English

7. Classroom Atmosphere

8. Using the Blackboard

 


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TESTING & GRADING

A. Testing

       1. Reading Quizzes - GAs / Tutors

2. Vocabulary Quizzes - GAs / Tutors

3. Final Composition - GAs / Tutors

4. Final Oral Interview - GAs / Tutors

5. Midterms and Finals - GAs / Tutors

a. Listening or Video Comprehension

b. Reading

c. Grammar

B. Grading

       1. Grading Policy

2. Incomplete Grades

3. Cheating and Academic Dishonesty

4. Grade Sheets

5. Final Grade Checking Appointments

6. Completing Grade Report Forms

7. Notifying Students of Grades

8. Grade Changes

9. Important End Of The Quarter Information

C. Grading Charts

 

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POLICIES

A. Placement

B. Policies

       1. Student Attendance

2. Confidentiality of Student Records

3. Conflict of Interest

4. Relationships with Students

5. Sexual Harrassment

6. Letters of Recommendation

C. Managing Course Enrollment

       1. Class Sizes & Enrollment Limits

2. Actual Attendance Numbers

3. Adding Classes

4. Dropping Classes

5. Changing Grading Options

6. Class Rosters & Waitlists

7. Grade Sheets

8. Extension Students

9. Auditors

 

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MISCELLANEOUS

A. Facilities

B. Keys
C. Messages & Announcements
D. Paychecks
E. Fee Deferments
F. TA Scheduling
G. Room Changes
H. Safety

       1. Planning for Emergencies

2. Building Security

3. Earthquakes

4. Escort Service

5. Fires, Fire Alarms

6. Injuries

 

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GAMES

A. 1A /1AX

B. 1B/1BX

C. 1C/1CX

D. 1D/1DX

 

 

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