Methods and Techniques in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language 3301-JS2930-1ST
The course offers an overview (both diachronic and synchronic) of major teaching methods and approaches employed in Teaching English as a Foreign language (TEFL). The course is practical; the readings that accompany the course are purely background in nature. The course participants are expected to evaluate existing exercises, produce own exercises and present them during micro-teaching sequences.
Topics:
- The Grammar-Translation Method
- The Direct Method
- The Oral Approach
- The Natural Approach
- The Audio-Lingual Method
- Total Physical Response
- The Silent Way
- Suggestopedia
- The Communicative Approach
- Multiple Intelligences
- The Lexical Approach
- Competency-Based Language Teaching
- Content-Based Instruction
- Task-Based Language Teaching
- The "Post-Method" Era
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The graduate has familiarity with:
- K_W01 advanced terminology, theory and research methods corresponding to the state of the art
in the discipline of linguistics, in accordance with their chosen specialization (and educational path)
within the domain of English Studies
- K_W09 concepts and principles concerning the protection of intellectual property and copyright
Abilities
The graduate is able to:
- K_U01 apply advanced terminology, theory and research methods corresponding to the state of the art in the domain of FL learning and teaching, in accordance with their chosen specialization (and educational
path) within the domain of English Studies
- K_U09 apply the concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law
Social competences
The graduate is ready to:
- K_K01 critically appraise their knowledge and content obtained from various sources
- K_K02 recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems; consult
experts when required
Assessment criteria
Students are evaluated on the basis of:
- attendance and participation
- self-study at home
- one co-authored presentation
- end-of-term oral test
Verification of outcomes: W, U, K.
Additional comments:
Attendance is obligatory. Three absences are allowed.
Practical placement
- does not apply -
Bibliography
Larsen-Freeman, D. (1996) Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford: OUP.
Richards, J. C. and Rodgers, T. S. (2001) Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge: CUP.
Richards, J. C. and Renendya W. A. (2002) Methodology in Language Teaching: An Anthology of Current Practice. Cambridge: CUP.
Additional information
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