New Directions in Syllabus and Curriculum Design

What is the primary focus of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)?

• A) Strict adherence to grammar rules

• C) Focus on literary analysis

• B) Real-life communication

• D) Emphasis on written assignments

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) centers on:

• D) Writing essays

• A) Listening to lectures

• B) Watching movies without subtitles

• C) Performing meaningful tasks

Which of the following is a feature of CLT?

• C) Strict grammar drills

• D) Translation exercises

• A) Focus on silent reading

• B) Emphasis on interaction

What does TBLT encourage learners to do?

• F) Participate in grammar drills exclusively

• A) Use language creatively to solve problems

• E) Engage in rote memorization of phrases

• D) Write essays without feedback

How are language skills integrated in modern curriculum design?

• A) Taught in isolation

• C) Focused only on writing

• D) Only reading and writing are integrated

• B) Combined in realistic contexts

What is a key benefit of using technology in language learning?

• F) Diminishes cultural understanding

• G) Reduces access to diverse languages

• E) Increases reliance on textbooks

• A) Makes learning more interactive

Which approach emphasizes fluency over accuracy?

• E) Task-Based Language Teaching

• F) Total Physical Response

• G) Content-Based Instruction

• B) Communicative Language Teaching

In TBLT, tasks are designed to be:

• D) Suitable only for beginners

• B) Meaningful and relevant

• C) Focused on vocabulary only

• A) Complex and varied

What role do teachers play in CLT?

• B) Facilitators of communication

• C) Strict enforcers of grammar rules

• D) Providers of vocabulary lists

• A) Sole authority in the classroom

Which of the following best describes the goal of language learning in TBLT?

• B) To communicate effectively in real-life situations

• A) To pass exams

• D) To read literature exclusively

• C) To memorize grammar rules