The course has a twofold justification. First, the class is intended for students with a C1 level. Which means that all the discussions, and creative work will be conducted in English.  An advanced level of language use is expected in this interaction. On the other hand, the course will explore task-based instruction and project work as two innovative methodological frameworks that can be implemented as part of the course and in the student-teachers’ professional practices. This course compliments previous classes related to L2 methodology, SLA, and Evaluation and Assessment and focuses on enabling students to deal with theoretical knowledge in relation to TBLT and PBI. The course is also concerned with the design of tasks and projects according to the current trends in L2 teaching/learning.

The course is designed to provide student-teachers with more specific skills regarding evaluation, assessment, and test construction. This course complements previous courses related to L2 methodology, and SLA, and focuses on enabling students to deal with terminology in the field of assessment and clarify the ambiguity related to the issue. The course is also concerned with the design of instruments to appropriately assess language development in an integrated way, according to the current trends in L2 teaching/learning. The course also  examines policies that influence assessment, specifically the role of standards in assessment and teaching, and evaluates Colombian standards comparing them to those from other countries and continents. 

Tasks can be used as the organized principle behind a syllabus. In the same way, projects can enhance the topics to be developed in a syllabus. Tasks, nowadays, are considered the most effective means of promoting learning of languages in the classroom. Tasks and projects are part of wider schemes of work and students will be able to figure out the value of them in their future activities as teachers.