PdF:AJ3405 Literature in English Classroo - Course Information

AJ3405 Literature in English Classroom

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, 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

AJ3405/Kombi01: Fri 27. 9. 14:00–15:50 učebna 57, Fri 11. 10. 14:00–15:50 učebna 57, Fri 25. 10. 14:00–15:50 učebna 57, Fri 8. 11. 14:00–15:50 učebna 57, Fri 22. 11. 14:00–15:50 učebna 57, Fri 6. 12. 14:00–15:50 učebna 57, A. Dobrovolná
AJ3405/Prez01: Mon 8:00–9:50 učebna 58, 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

there are 13 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

The students will:
- study different types of literary works (e.g. short stories, fables, poems, extracts from novels) and learn about the possibilities for using them in lessons;
- learn to design different types of activities for individual stages of work with a literary text;
- study the criteria for choosing an appropriate text for different age groups and levels;
- discover possibilities and potentials of extensive reading
- be provided with some theoretical background for using authentic literature in EFL classes
- be equipped with hands-on experience in developing and running a series of lessons based on literary texts appropriate for the age and level of their students
- reflect on their learning and teaching practice.

Learning outcomes

The students will be able:
- to use different types of literary works (e.g. short stories, fables, poems, extracts from novels) in lessons;
- to design different types of activities for individual stages of work with a literary text;
- understand the criteria for choosing an appropriate text for different age groups and levels;
- to recognize the possibilities and potentials of extensive reading.

Syllabus

• 1 Different approaches to using authentic literature in ELT.
• 2 Choosing the right book. Criteria of choice.
• 3 Methodological overview of using literature in ELT.
• 4 Activities to motivate students, raising students' interest in a text;
• 5 Looking for appropriate tasks and activities;
• 6 Pre-reading activities.
• 7 While-reading activities.
• 8 Post-reading activities.
• 9 Using short stories and novels.
• 10 Using poetry.
• 11 Creative writing techniques.
• 12 Monitoring the process, giving feedback.

Literature

required 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

recommended literature
• 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
• BEAN, Thomas W., Judith DUNKERLY-BEAN and Helen J. HARPER. Teaching young adult literature : developing students as world citizens. Los Angeles: Sage, 2014, xxviii, 33. ISBN 9781412956840. info
• DUFF, Alan and Alan MALEY. The inward ear : poetry in the language classroom. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989, vi, 186. ISBN 0521320488. info

Teaching methods

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

Assessment methods

Presentations (face-to-face, online, Pecha Kucha), 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 lesson plans (4 is minimum) based on one literary text - microteaching or extensive reading programme for a class at the primary school.
Pecha Kucha presentation on Reading
Project log

Náhradní absolvování

Students on study stays abroad can apply for the course, they will follow the instructions in Moodlinka, study the relevant materials, and work on the final project which they will submit after coming back to their home university.

Language of instruction

English

Study support

https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1683

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: kombinované studium: výuka v blocích.

Teacher's information

https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1683
- Contacting the teacher: Students can contact the teacher during the seminars or by e-mail, it is also possible to meet for face-to-face consultation. - Using AI: In the course, the use of AI is permitted for learning but not for cheating. It is acceptable to use AI to brainstorm ideas, perform basic proofreading, and make suggestions for improvement. It is unacceptable to have a text generated, translated, or reformulated. Remember to acknowledge all innovative ideas that are not yours. For generated ideas, use in-text citations. At the end of each assignment, state how you worked/did not work with AI. When you have a doubt, please consult your teacher. - Credit requirements: Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn 3 ECTS credits (2 credits for seminar work and self-study plus 1 credit for the colloquy). Each ECTS credit represents 25 to 30 hours of work. In the seminars, full-time students are expected to spend 26 hours, while combined students will spend 12 hours. The remaining 14– 24 hours for full-time students and 38–48 hours for combined students are allocated for self-study.

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