Leila Ranta, PhD

Research

EDPY 417 - Grammar of English for Teachers of Adult ESL

The aim of this course is to develop students' explicit knowledge of English grammar, which provides the conceptual basis for grammar instruction. Emphasis will be placed on developing students' ability to provide explanations of the most important grammar rules for adult ESL and to design grammar focused activities. Prerequisite: LING 101 or equivalent.

EDPY 585 - Teaching and Learning Grammar in Second Language Education

Explores how grammar teaching can be contextualized according to the principles of communicative language teaching. Theories concerning the relationship between adult learners' implicit and explicit knowledge of grammar will be reviewed, and different approaches to grammar instruction will be explored. Priority given to TESL Diploma, MEd, and PhD students. Students from other programs require consent of the TESL program.

EDPY 590 - Classroom Research Issues in Second Language Learning

Introduction to applied linguistics research in second or foreign language classrooms. Topics typically include: methods of classroom research; teacher-student interaction; the effect of feedback on learner errors; form- focused instruction; strategy training. Priority given to TESL Diploma, MEd, and PhD students. Students from other programs require consent of the TESL program.

EDPY 597 - Special Seminars

Content varies from year to year. Topics announced prior to registration period. The student's transcript carries title descriptive of content. May be repeated.

Browse more courses taught by Leila Ranta

Ranta, L. & Lyster, R.

Routledge Handbook of Language Awareness. 2018 January;

Light, J. & Ranta, L.

TESL Canada Journal. 2016 January; 33 (2):40-56

Ranta, L., & Meckelborg, A.

Canadian Modern Language Review. 2013 January; 69 (1):1–33

White, J., & Ranta, L.

Language Awareness. 2002 January; 11 (4):259-290

Lyster, R., & Ranta, L.

Studies in Second Language Acquisition. 1997 January; 19 (1):37-66