PdF:AJ0408 Literature in English Classroo - Course Information

AJ0408 Literature in English Classroom

Extent and Intensity

0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Taught in person.

Teacher(s)

PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

AJ0408/01: Thu 16:00–16:50 učebna 51, except Thu 27. 10., A. Dobrovolná

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

This course provides a context and theoretical background for using authentic literature in ELT and promoting extensive reading in their classes. It also aims to examine and try out classroom techniques used with literature and reading in ELT. The course is classroom-oriented, it is based on published materials and it will require the participants to be active in contributing to discussions and having hands-on experience in the sessions. The participants will be expected to reflect on the experience and share their reflections with their peers. At the end of the course, the participants should be able to:
to provide solid theoretical background for using authentic literature in EFL classes;
to develop and run a series of lessons based on literary texts appropriate for the age and level of their students;
to plan an extensive reading programme
to keep a record of a project;
to link the theory with the practice;
to reflect on and evaluate their learning and teaching practice

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course students will be able: to choose an appropriate authentic literary text for class work
to plan stages and activities for intensive reading programme
to plan an extensive reading programme
to keep a record of a project
to link the theory with the practice
to reflect on and evaluate their learning and teaching practice

Syllabus

• Different approaches to using authentic literature in ELT. Rationale for using authentic literature
• Choosing the right book Criteria of choice
• Methodological overview of using literature in ELT Looking for appropriate tasks Using ELT techniques
• Using short stories
• Using novels and plays
• Using poetry
• Using literature and film versions
• Creative writing based on literature
• Storytelling
• Project work based on literature
• Monitoring progress, giving feedback
• Presentations, feedback, evaluation

Literature

• COLLIE, Joanne and Stephen SLATER. Literature in the language classroom : a resource book of ideas and activities. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1987, vi, 266. ISBN 0521312248. info
• LAZAR, Gillian. Literature and language teaching : a guide for teachers and trainers. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993, xiv, 268. ISBN 9780521404808. info
• CARTER, Ronald and Christopher BRUMFIT. Literature and language teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1986, xi, 289 s. ISBN 0-19-437082-8. info
• MALEY, Alan and Alan DUFF. The inward ear : poetry in the language classroom. Camridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989, 186 s. ISBN 0-521-31240-X. info

Teaching methods

Workshops, seminars, discussions, online support and discussions in the moodlinka forum

Assessment methods

Presentations (face-to-face, online), discussions, hands-on activities with reflections, independent work, project.
Course requirements:
Active participation in the lessons and in the discussions in moodlinka
A series of activities based on one literary text - microteaching or extensive reading programme for a class at the primary school.
Project log

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.
General note: didaktický seminář.

Teacher's information

http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=922

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