English for Teachers

Welcome to the syllaweb for English 408, the English methods course at the
University of South Dakota. Paths throughout the syllaweb invite you to explore and to discover more about the learning and teaching of English. As you hike along this semester, stop often and look around with mind and heart. Take time to explore back trails that beckon you. In this environment, you may pick flowers with impunity! You'll find that your backpack will expand, but will always have room for more.

This page is the home page of English for Teachers and the hub of trails to its four main sites: What's New, Syllabus, Activities, and Resources. Each is only a click away. 

What's New 

Here you can find the latest news--updates, new assignments, changes in the syllabus, additions to Resources, and other late-breaking news. The newest item always appears first. If you are taking this course, you should check What's New once or twice a week. Although News items eventually migrate to Syllabus, Activities, or Resources, they will always appear in What's New first.

Syllabus 

This site is a map of course policies, requirements, and calendar. The calendar marks the trail with assignments and topics for each class day.

Activities 

This site is a guidebook that explains major activities and projects of the course.

Resources

This site is a virtual library of guides to trails beyond English 408. Here you will discover a diversity of useful information, web sites, and readings relating to the learning and teaching of English. You'll also find directions for using technology in English 408.

Go to USD's English Department home page.

Revised 9/27/98