Designing Language Courses: A Guide for Teachers is a clear and comprehensive overview of course design. This text provides a practical guide to designing language courses by encouraging teachers to explore ways of planning and organizing content, and evaluating materials.
1. A Systems Approach to Course Design
2. Defining the Context
3. Articulating Beliefs
4. Conceptualizing Content
5. Formulating Goals and Objectives
6. Assessing Needs
7. Organizing the Course
8. Developing Materials
9. Adapting a Textbook
10. Designing an Assessment Plan