Bethlehem University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022

Knowledge

Students are expected to be able to:

• demonstrate awareness of  different literary works written in English or are translated into it
• Exhibit proficiency in the four language skills
• Distinguish   the  various theories and approaches that are most common in the field  of teaching   English language and literature
• Recognize the characteristics and elements of various literary genres
• Demonstrate awareness of the  theories of language acquisition and their practical use in the language classroom

Skills (Intellectual and Practical)

Students are expected to be able to:

• use effectively the English language skills with clarity, coherence and persuasiveness
• transform the theoretical knowledge  into  practical classroom application that promote the development of the students in the four language skills
• design activities, lesson plans and assessment tools   that are appropriate to the students level,  and relevant to the curriculum and the objectives   
• assess literary selection and use them to improve  students language skills, accuracy and   fluency
• integrate literary selection into the curriculum to further students literary proficiencies
• think critically, independently and creatively to evaluate forms and genres of literature
• apply the basic principles of English language acquisition 

Attitude

Students are expected to be able to:

• demonstrate openness and appreciation of the different cultures and ideologies, religion practices and traditions reflected in the target language
• Demonstrate interest in the target language system
• follow up the up to date development the field of English language teaching
• demonstrate positive attitudes toward English teaching and learning