TY - BOOK AU - Graves,Kathleen ED - School for International Training TI - Designing Language Courses: A Guide for Teachers T2 - TeacherSource SN - 083847909X PY - 2000/// CY - Boston, MA, Toronto PB - Heinle & Heinle KW - Freeman, Donald KW - Language and languages KW - Study and teaching N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-307); Chapter 1: A Systems Approach to Course Design; CHAPTER 2: Defining the Context; CHAPTER 3: Articulating Beliefs; CHAPTER 4: Conceptualizing Content; CHAPTER 5: Formulating Goals and Objectives; CHAPTER 6: Assessing Needs; CHAPTER 7: Organizing the Course; CHAPTER 8: Developing Materials; CHAPTER 9: Adapting a Textbook; CHAPTER 10: Designing an Assessment Plan N2 - " In Designing Language Courses: A Guide for Teachers, Graves argues that course design and language teaching go hand-in-hand, especially when the teacher approaches planning and implementation based on personal experience, reflection, and analysis of classroom instruction. By combining theory with personal insights, Graves helps practicing teachers make reasoned choices about designing a successful course and curriculum." (Author's note) ER -