Current Research Avenues in Applied Linguistics 3301-ZJ-JS-KON001
Meeting 1: Introduction to the course. Students’ needs analysis. On research questions and operationalization. Scott Thornbury’s Dogme Approach.
Meeting 2: On AI in EFL teaching and learning.
Meeting 3: On language. ELF [English as a lingua franca]. On the place of pronunciation. MAPT [Mobile Application Pronunciation Training].
Meeting 4: On the figure of the teacher. Teacher autonomy. NEST vs. NNEST [Native / Non-Native English Speaking Teacher]
Meeting 5: On the (good) (language) learner. PosPsych [Positive Psychology]
Meeting 6: On the topic of your choice, or: On the early start. OPOL [One Parent One Language] approach. Bilingualism vs. Multilingualism. On institutional FLED [Foreign Language Education].
Meeting 7: Final assessment
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students will be able to:
K_W01 Identify and characterize on an advanced level the place and status of applied linguistics (specifically, the teaching and learning of English as a foreign language, EFL) within the humanities.
K_W02 Describe on an advanced level the current trends in applied linguistics research within English studies.
Abilities
Students will be able to:
K_U01 Apply advanced terminology and notions pertinent to the discipline of applied linguistics.
K_U03 Apply knowledge obtained during the course of studies to account for and solve a problem connected with EFL teaching and learning, thereby completing a research task related to the discipline applied linguistics.
K_U04 Analyze linguistic phenomena as depicted in the principles of ELF teaching and learning and draw generalizations on their basis in the context of societal, historical and economic factors on an advanced level.
K_U05 Discern alternative methodological paradigms within the discipline of applied linguistics.
K_U08 Participate in group projects, collaborate with others and be a team leader in conducting collaborative research, presentations and other tasks included in the curriculum.
K_U09 Present knowledge in a coherent, precise and linguistically correct manner in English on level C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, ensuring an appropriate register and form.
Social competences
Students will be ready to:
K_K02 Apply knowledge and skills obtained during the course of studies to undertake lifelong learning, as well as personal and professional development (specifically, in the domain of teaching English as a foreign language).
K_K03 Take responsibility for performing one’s professional duties, with due respect for the work of others, obey and develop the ethical norms in professional and academic settings related to the disciplines included on the curriculum of English studies.
K_K04 Assess critically one’s own knowledge and skills related to the studies.
Assessment criteria
- attendance
- participation in class discussions
- presentations
Two (2) absences are allowed.
Bibliography
Bolitho, R. and Tomlinson, B. (2009). Discover English. Macmillan Books for Teachers.
Edmett, A., Ichaporia, N., Crompton, H., and Crichton, R. (2023). Artificial intelligence and English language teaching: Preparing for the future. British Council. https://doi.org/10.57884/78EA-3C69
Enever, J. (ed.) (2011). ELLiE. Early Language Learning in Europe. British Council.
Hunston, S. and Oakey, D. (eds) (2009). Introducing Applied Linguistics. Routledge.
Kumaravadivelu, B. (2002). Beyond Methods: Macrostrategies for Language Teaching. Yale University Press.
Li, S., Hiver, P. and Papi, M. (eds.) (2022). The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Individual Differences. Routledge.
Richards, J. C. and Renandya W. A. (eds.) (2002). Methodology in Language Teaching: An Anthology of Current Practice. CUP.
Richards, J. C. and Rodgers, T. S. (2001). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. CUP.
Scrivener, J. (2013) Learning Teaching (3rd edition). Macmillan.
Thornbury, S. (n.d.) An A-to-Z of ELT, https://scott thornbury.wordpress.com
Thornbury, S. (2000) A Dogme for ELT. IATEFL Issues, 153, 2.
Thornbury, S. (2005) Dogme: Dancing in the dark. Folio, 9(2), 3-5.
Additional information
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