Sessional Lecturer - LGGA75H3 - Introductory Tamil II

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 10/22/2024
Req ID: 40306
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Language Studies
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

DESCRIPTION:

Course Code and Title: LGGA75H3 - Introductory Tamil II
Course Description: A continuation of LGGA74H3: An elementary course for students with minimal or no knowledge of Tamil. Students learn the Tamil script and sound system. The course also develops listening and speaking skills through culturally-based materials. Course materials are enhanced by audio-visual and computer-based activities.
Lecture Section: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/timetable?mod=scheduling&req=timetable&course2=LGGA75H3&submit2&calendar
Course Enrollment (est.): 30
Number of Positions (est.): 1
Minimum Qualifications: 1. Native or near-native fluency in Tamil, preferably Sri Lankan Tamil. Teaching experience in the Tamil language.
2. M.A. in Linguistics, Teaching a Foreign Language, Second Language Acquisition, or equivalent.
3. Experience with computer-assisted instruction, online courses, and language instructional software highly desirable. Command of the English language.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Duties: Teaching of one or more sections of first-year and/or second-year, and/or third-year Tamil (Jaffna Tamil preferred) to undergraduate students. Willingness to take students off campus for Tamil immersion sessions and host guest speakers. Willingness to replicate the pedagogy and evaluation techniques employed in the regular reaching of language courses at UofT. All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content, development, administration, and marking of assignments and final portfolios. Calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours, maintaining a course website, compiling teaching techniques. Position will take place in-person at UTSC.
Estimated TA Support (Hours): N/A
Sessional dates of appointment: January 6, 2025 - April 30, 2025

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