Teaching systems and language skills language B - English 3200-L2-NSSJBA

The main aim of the course is to introduce students to the topics related to foreign language teaching (based on the example of English). Students will be able to learn about the history of foreign language teaching as well as familiarise themselves with the most important concepts in foreign language didactics, etc. Moreover, they will learn about the issues related to the preparation of lessons, textbooks and other materials, as well as methods of testing and assessment. In order to obtain final credits, students will prepare presentations (projects) on selected practical issues.

Prerequisites (description)

The course content requires a significant amount of students' own work, therefore it is necessary to be highly motivated, to be able to use presentation tools and English-language source materials, as well as to present the results of one's own analytical work done outside the classroom orally and in writing. The knowledge of general linguistic topics as well as basic notions from the field of glottodidactics is necessary. The minimum language level required to enter the course is at least B2.

Course coordinators

Ilona Banasiak
Alisa Masiejczyk

Type of course

Term 2023L:

obligatory courses
pedagogical qualifications

General:

pedagogical qualifications
obligatory courses

Term 2024L:

obligatory courses
pedagogical qualifications

Mode

Term 2023L:

Blended learning

General:

Classroom

Term 2024L:

Blended learning

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:
The student
1. has the knowledge about the essence of the theory of language and the relationship between theory and language data on the example of basic theories (structural, pragmatic or cognitive (K_W01);
2. has the knowledge about the methods of collecting, analysing, formulating and testing hypotheses and comparing linguistic data (K_W02);
3. has the knowledge of basic terminology used in glottodidactics (K_W03).
Skills:
The student
1. can prepare and present a presentation on a selected topic (K_U02);
2. can read and interpret texts themselves to write a short research project in English (under the supervision)(K_U03).
Social competence:
The student
1. works in a group to achieve common goals, showing initiative, flexibility, good organisation of work and time discipline (K_K02);
2. carries out self-reflection and draws conclusions on improving one’s skills, looking for optimal solutions (K_K01).

Assessment criteria

Work assessment methods:
- presence (20%)
- ongoing participation and preparation for classes - 30%
- final evaluation (presentations) - 50%
Assessment criteria:
60% -70% = 3
71% -76% = 3+
77% -83% = 4
84% -89% = 4+
90% -100% = 5

Bibliography

1/ Harmer J. 2008. The Practice of English Language Teaching – Longman Pearson
2/ Harmer J. 2012. How to teach English – Longman Pearson
3/ Gower R., D. Phillips & S. Walters Teaching Practice – A handbook for teachers in training – Macmillan
4/ Scrivener, J. 2010. Learning Teaching – Macmillan
5/ Dakowska, M. 2002. Teaching English as a Foreign Language – A Guide for Professionals – PWN
6/ Brown, H. D. 1998. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching – Longman Pearson
7/ Larsen-Freeman D. 1999. Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching – OUP
8/ Williams, M. & R. L. Burden 2004. Psychology for Language Teachers – CUP

Notes

Term 2023L:

If it is not possible to conduct classroom classes, classes will be held using distance communication tools, most likely Google Meet and others recommended by the University of Warsaw.

Term 2024L:

If it is not possible to conduct classroom classes, classes will be held using distance communication tools, most likely Google Meet and others recommended by the University of Warsaw.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

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