AJ4404 Methodology of English Language Teaching 2B

Faculty of Education
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Zerzová, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, 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
AJ4404/01: Thu 17. 2. 10:00–11:50 učebna 1, Thu 24. 2. 10:00–11:50 učebna 1, Thu 3. 3. 10:00–11:50 učebna 1, Thu 10. 3. 10:00–11:50 učebna 1, Thu 17. 3. 10:00–11:50 učebna 1, Thu 24. 3. 10:00–11:50 učebna 1, J. Zerzová
AJ4404/02: Tue 15. 2. 18:00–19:50 učebna 2, Tue 22. 2. 18:00–19:50 učebna 2, Tue 1. 3. 18:00–19:50 učebna 2, Tue 8. 3. 18:00–19:50 učebna 2, Tue 15. 3. 18:00–19:50 učebna 2, Tue 22. 3. 18:00–19:50 učebna 2, J. Zerzová
Prerequisites
AJ2MP_DI1A, AJ2MP_DI1B,AJ2MP_DI2A
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
there are 8 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course focuses on different methods and approaches in English language teaching (ELT).
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts and ideas and to apply different methods and approaches in English language teaching (ELT).
Students will be able to make informed decisions in selecting positive aspects of different methods and approaches and create their own eclectic approach to ELT.
Syllabus
  • Grammar-Translation Method, Direct Method. Audio-Lingual Method. The role of mother tongue in foreign language teaching TPR, Suggestopedia. Communicative approach, Task-based learning, CLIL. Lexical approach,eclectic approach, post-method era, learner-centred approach.
Literature
    required literature
  • Approaches and methods in language teaching : a description and analysis. Edited by Jack C. Richards - Theodore S. Rodgers. 7. vyd. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991, viii, 171. ISBN 0521320933. info
  • LARSEN-FREEMAN, Diane. Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. Oxford: University Press, 1986, 142 s. ISBN 0-19-434133-X. info
    recommended literature
  • UR, Penny. A course in language teaching : practice and theory. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996, xiii, 375. ISBN 0-521-44994-4. info
Teaching methods
presentation, microteaching, group discussion, observation.
Assessment methods
Modes of work: seminars Course requirements: teaching practice task, 80% attendance (or a written test), active participation, all assignements as set, seminar work presentation, contributions in mood-link-a discussion forums, essay.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=135
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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