College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Principles and Practices of Curriculum Development and Syllabus Design
Module EFPM311 for 2021/2
Module EFPM311 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM311: Principles and Practices of Curriculum Development and Syllabus Design
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Definitions of curriculum and syllabus; broad and narrow definitions, and the relationship between syllabus and curriculum.
- A consideration of various aspects of syllabus design and the roles of different participants in these.
- The role of needs analysis in the curriculum development process
- An introduction to different approaches to syllabus design and underpinning theories of learning and language – including an examination of process and product orientated syllabuses and structural, procedural and negotiated syllabuses.
- The role of materials
- The role of testing and evaluation
- The role of programme evaluation and critical issues in curriculum and syllabus design
- Reflective discussion of student-led presentations on syllabi from different parts of the world
Assignment: Description and analysis of own syllabus in view of the elements of language syllabus discussed during this module. Critical reflection on elements of one's programme and discussion of suggested changes.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 135 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 15 | lectures and seminars |
| Guided independent study | 15 | directed reading |
| Guided independent study | 80 | self-study |
| Guided independent study | 40 | assignment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
