1. An Overview ofSyllabuses in English Language Teaching By Mohammad Mohseni Far, M.A.Shahid Chamran University, Iran. Presented by: Christina DeFrancescoMeghan WasilewskiESL 501

2. Introduction The purpose of this article is to introduce the influentialtypes of syllabuses utilized in the domain of ELT. A language teaching syllabus involves the combination ofsubject matter and linguistic matter. It performs as a guide for both teacher and learner byproviding some goals to be accomplished. Syllabus, in fact, deals with linguistic theory and theoriesof language learning and how they are utilized in theclassroom. 3. Syllabuses in ELT There are 13 different types. All actual language teaching syllabuses areintegrated product of two or more of the types ofsyllabi. There is minimal distinction between the skill-basedand task-based syllabuses. 4. Syllabuses in ELT 1. Procedural Syllabus- structure can be best learned whenattention is concentrated on meaning. 2. Cultural Syllabus- Emphasis on the understanding socio-cultural implications of language and language use. 3. Situational Syllabus- the essential component oforganization is a non-linguistic category, i.e. the situation. 5. Syllabuses in ELT 4. Skill-based Syllabus- the content of the languageteaching involves a collection of particular skills that mayplay a role in using language. 5. Structural or Formal Syllabus- organized alonggrammatical lines giving primacy to language form. 6. Multi-dimension Syllabus- flexibility to change thecentral point of the teaching material as the courseunfolds 7. Task-based Syllabus- using tasks and activities toencourage learners to utilize the languagecommunicatively so as to achieve a purpose. 6. Syllabuses in ELT 8. Process Syllabus- designed as the teaching andlearning proceeds. It supports a frame for decisions andalternative procedures, activities and tasks for theclassroom group. 9. Learner-led Syllabus- an approach based on howlearners learn and the direction of the syllabus will bethe responsibility of the students. 10. Proportional Syllabus- focus is upon flexibility andthe spiral technique of language sequencing leading tothe recycling of language. 7. Syllabuses in ELT 11. Content-Based Syllabus- goal is to teach specificinformation and content using the language that thelearners are also learning 12. Notional/Functional Syllabus- emphasizes thecommunicative purpose of a language and the conceptualmeaning of a language (notions and functions). 13. Lexical Syllabus- based on real language. It draws onthe COBUILD research which provides an analysis of acorpus of natural language. 8. Conclusion The various syllabi present valuable insights into creatinga language program and course. It is uncommon for one type of syllabus to be utilizedfully in actual teaching settings. Its not about which typeto choose but which types and how to connect them witheach other. In making practical decisions about syllabus design, onemust take into account all the potential factors that mayaffect the teachability of a specific syllabus.