Teaching systems and language skills language C - English 3200-L2-NSSJCA
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.
Type of course
obligatory courses
Mode
Course coordinators
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
Additional information
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