MD-Methods of English language teaching 2300-NZ2-MD-WNJ-MET
The following issues are involved in the course:
- the beginning of fereign language teaching (J.A. Komensky);
- first methods of English language teaching (Grammar Translation Method, Direct Method, Audiolingual Method);
- Cognitive Approach in foreign language teaching (N.Chomsky);
- humanistic approach in foreign language teaching;
- selected non-conventional methods (TPR, Silent Way, Suggestopedia);
- Communicative Approach in contemporary English language teaching;
- niew discoveries in neuroscience and foreign language teaching.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
After completing the course student:
- possesses knowledge about English language teaching methods, both conventional and non-conventional;
- within each of the discussed methods possesses the basic knowledge about the theory of language and theory of learning;
- possesses knowledge about the possibilities to use the methods in various language groups.
Skills
After completing the course student:
- evaluates the appropriacy of a method in a given teaching situation;
- is able to select the elements from particular methods for a given language group;
- explains the differences in various approaches and methods while teaching vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Social competences
After completing the course student:
- shares knowledge and reflections about various English language teaching methods with other students and teachers;
- analyzes and evaluates critically the possibilities of using a given method in various language groups.
Assessment criteria
Forms of work:
lecture, discussion, self - work
Requirements:
1. Systematic reading of compulsory literature.
2. Active participation in discussions during the classes.
3. 2 absences allowed
4. Final test at the end of the semester.
Bibliography
Richards, J.C., Rodgers, T.S. (2005) Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching; Cambridge University Press.
Harmer, J. (2008) The Practice of English Language Teaching: Pearson Longman.
Scrivener, J. (2010) Learning Teaching: Macmillan Books for Teachers
Additional information
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