PdF:AJB_TWHC Teaching Writing - Course Information

AJB_TWHC Teaching Writing to Young Learners

Extent and Intensity

0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Dr. Rita Chalmers Collins (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Petra Hoydenová

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Teacher Training in Foreign Languages - English Language (programme PdF, B-SPE) (2)
• Studies to Extend Teaching Qualification for Primary Schools (programme PdF, C-CV, specialization English Language)
• Lower Secondary School and Language School Teacher Training in English Language (programme PdF, N-ZS) (2)

Course objectives

This course covers how to use writing methods and activities for young English language learners (upper basic and secondary school level). Often writing is viewed as a supplemental activity in foreign language classes while it should be a vital aspect of language exploration and acquisition. In this class, students will have opportunities to learn various writing methods, to enhance their own writing and to experiment with teaching activities for writing skills. Active student participation in class sessions is required as well as work on Moodlinka.

Syllabus

• A. General overview of Writing in the EFL context B. Integrating writing with the curriculum c. The Writing Process D. Structured writing methods E. Self-Publishing F. Writing with a Purpose G. Unstructured writing H. Technology and writing

Literature

• Materials for the course will be posted on Moodlinka

Assessment methods (in Czech)

Class attendance and work throughout the semester on Moodlinka are compulsory. Students will also be required to complete a writing notebook to be turned in at the final class session.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Note related to how often the course is taught: 2 odpolední bloky, 3. března (pondělí) a 30. května (pátek).

Teacher's information

http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz

• Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2008, recent)
  
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