ZS1MK_INTK Intercultural Education in English Classroom

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2006
Extent and Intensity
0/0/8. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zdeněk Janík, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Tamara Váňová
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Helena Havlíčková
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives (in Czech)
The aim of the course lies primarily in enhancing students cultural and intercultural awareness. The importance of international understanding and intercultural communication within a classroom context is emphasized. With the help of relevant literature, students solve case studies involving culturally critical incidents ranging from an intercultural classroom setting to an overall management of diversity in education. Students learn how to apply various dimensions of culture in intercultural conflicts.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
TO EARN THE CREDITS, STUDENTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIREMENTS: 1. ACTIVE CLASS PARTICIPATION and 80% ATTENDANCE Be ready in class to respond to questions the teacher will ask on the corresponding study materials in all the topic 10 topics. You are strongly advised to print out the study materials. You should also bring copies of the materials to each of the classes - one copy per pair of students is enough. 2. SOLVE CULTURAL CRITICAL INCIDENTS IN TOPICS 9 AND 10 Will be specified in the first lesson.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009.
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