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What is the primary focus of a synthetic syllabus?
What is the primary focus of a synthetic syllabus?
- Encouraging communication through large chunks of text
- Teaching language components separately and gradually (correct)
- Understanding language as a whole from the beginning
- Analyzing texts into smaller elements for comprehension
Which of the following best describes an analytic syllabus?
Which of the following best describes an analytic syllabus?
- Focuses solely on grammatical accuracy
- Presents language in larger chunks for communicative focus (correct)
- Employs small, fragmented language inputs
- Requires learners to memorize vocabulary lists extensively
What role do learners play in an analytic syllabus?
What role do learners play in an analytic syllabus?
- They focus solely on memorizing vocabulary and grammar.
- They learn through isolated, repetitive drills.
- They have full responsibility for analyzing and understanding texts. (correct)
- They are passive recipients of language rules.
What is a characteristic of a process-oriented syllabus?
What is a characteristic of a process-oriented syllabus?
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Which statement about component analysis in language learning is accurate?
Which statement about component analysis in language learning is accurate?
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Study Notes
Synthetic Syllabus
- Language components are taught separately and in a systematic, additive manner.
- Learners build understanding by accumulating individual parts of the language.
- Focuses on analyzing a language into smaller grammatical structures, functional categories, and lexical items.
- Each component is introduced one at a time to facilitate understanding and assimilation.
Analytic Syllabus
- Language input is provided in larger, holistic chunks instead of individual pieces.
- Does not focus strictly on linguistic elements; emphasizes communicative features of language.
- Learners are encouraged to break down connected texts into smaller parts independently.
- Promotes a more natural use of language in context rather than isolated drills.
Process vs. Product Syllabi
- A process-oriented syllabus prioritizes learning processes over specific outcomes or products.
- Emphasizes the journey of learning rather than just the end results.
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Explore the differences between synthetic and analytic syllabi in language teaching. Understand how each approach presents language components to learners for effective assimilation. This quiz will help you grasp the distinct methodologies employed in language education.
