Universidad de Jaén

1. Introduction. Brief revision of traditional and humanistic methods.

   1.1. The traditional (Grammar-Translation) method.

   1.2. The direct method.

   1.3. The reading method.

   1.4. The audiolingual method.

   1.5. The audiovisual method.

   1.6. The cognitive theory.

   1.7. Basic English.

   1.8. The notional-functional approach (or the communicative method).

   1.9. The natural approach.

   1.10. Humanistic methods.

2. The post-method era: enlightened eclecticism.

   2.1. Criticisms to the communicative method.

   2.2. Integration of different methodologies.

   2.3. Integration of skills and linguistic competence.

3. Recent approaches.

   3.1. Task-based and Project-based approaches.

   3.2. The lexical approach.

   3.3. Neurolinguistic programming.

   3.4. Multiple intelligence theory

   3.5. Cooperative learning.

   3.6. Content-Based Instruction (CBI).

4. Content and Language Integrated Approach (CLIL).

   4.1. AICLE, CLIL, EMILE.

   4.2. Bilingual programmes.

   4.3. Plurilingual Programme in Andalusia.

5. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

6. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

   6.1. Learning.

      6.1.1. Language communicative use.

      6.1.2. Competences.

      6.1.3. The learning process.

      6.1.4. Autonomous learning and life-long learning.

   6.2. Teaching.

      6.2.1. Practical task-based approach.

      6.2.2. Linguistic and curricular diversification.

      6.2.3. Methodological options.

   6.3. Assessment.

      6.3.1. Framework.

      6.3.2. Types of assessment.

      6.3.3. The Common Reference levels and descriptors

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