This course critically examines various issues in teaching English as a second language (ESL) in the post-method era, such as a modern approach to curriculum design, lesson planning, and materials development, the role of textbooks in language classrooms, content-based language instruction, and English for specific purposes (ESP). The course focuses on current approaches to teaching second language listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will construct well-articulated personal viewpoints on current topics in second language teaching and demonstrate creative ways of applying theoretical concepts to learning task design and materials development.