FF:AJU2107 Literature and culture in ELT - Course Information

AJU2107 Literature and culture in EFL classes

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

PhDr. Filip Krajník, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Tomáš Kačer, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

PhDr. Filip Krajník, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts

Timetable

each even Friday 12:00–13:40 G24

Course Enrolment Limitations

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

The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15

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 situates the theory and methodology of literary and cultural studies in the context of upper-secondary EFL classroom. The aim of this course is to introduce, discuss and reflect on the ways in which teachers and learners can work with literary and cultural issues. Special attention will also be paid to the role of drama in education.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, a student will be able to: 1. Discuss the relevance of literary works and their cultural contexts for upper-secondary education, 2. Analyze, discuss and critically evaluate works of fiction, drama and film in the context of upper-secondary education, 3. Explain how the works of fiction, drama and film can be used in upper-secondary classrooms, 4. Plan lessons that concentrate on literary analysis, employment of drama techniques (role-play etc.) and analysis of cultural phenomena.

Syllabus

• 1. Teaching literature and culture: Why it matters? (Filip Krajník, Tomáš Kačer) 2. Influence of classics on contemporary culture (Filip Krajník) 3. British literature - literary and cultural history (Filip Krajník) 4. American literature - literary and cultural history (Tomáš Kačer) 5. Drama in education (Tomáš Kačer) 6. Contemporary popular literature and culture in EFL classes (Filip Krajník, Tomáš Kačer)

Literature

required literature
• DeCapua, A., & Wintergerst, A. C. (2016). Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom, Second Edition . Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press ELT.

recommended literature
• Maley, A (2001) ‘Literature in the language classroom' in The Cambridge Guide to Teaching ESOL, Cambridge University Press.
• Gibson, Rex. Teaching Shakespeare: A Handbook for Teachers. Cambridge University Press, 2016.
• DELANOY, Werner a Laurenz VOLKMANN. Cultural studies in the EFL classroom. Heidelberg: Universitätsverlag Winter, c2006
• KRAMSCH, Claire J. Context and culture in language teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press, c1993. Oxford applied linguistics
• HAMILTON, Judith a Anne MCLEOD. Drama in the languages classroom. London: Centre for Information on Language Teaching and Research, c1993. Pathfinder.
• Duff, A & Maley, A (2007) Literature (Resource Books for Teachers), Oxford University Press.
• GILL, Simon a Michaela ČAŇKOVÁ. Intercultural activities. 1st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002.
• Eaglestone, Robert. Literature: Why It Matters. Polity Press, 2019.
• CART, Michael. Young adult literature : from romance to realism. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010
• Pulverness, A (2003) ‘Literature' in English Teaching Professional, October, Issue 29, Modern English Publishing
• KOHLS, L. Robert a John M. KNIGHT. Developing intercultural awareness: a cross-cultural training handbook. 2nd ed. Boston: Intercultural Press,
• Beach, Richard, and James Marshall. Teaching Literature in the Secondary School. Wadsworth Publishing, 1990.
• Young adult literature and adolescent identity across cultures and classrooms : contexts for the literary lives of teens. Edited by Janet Alsup. London: Routledge, 2010.
• MORGAN, John a Mario RINVOLUCRI. Once upon a time: using stories in the language classroom. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, c1983
• AGO, Carol. Classics in the classroom: designing accessible literature lessons. Portsmouth: Heinemann, c2004.
• OLTON, Gavin M. New perspectives on classroom drama. Hemel Hempstead: Simon & Schuster Education, 1992.
• McRae, J (1994) Literature with a small 'l', Macmillan Education.

Teaching methods

Lectures, practical demonstrations, discussion, group work, reading, homework.

Assessment methods

Attendance is compulsory. To get credit, the students will submit five lesson plans covering topics presented in seminar sessions (group work), and discuss lesson plans prepared by all other groups.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

Teacher's information

All seminars will be online (students will receive the link in advance). Students will make five groups. At the end of seminars 1-5, a total of five topics will be assigned to the groups to prepare lesson plans. Each group will submit its lesson plan in a week's time. In the following week, students will study the lesson plans prepared by the other groups and assess their strengths and weaknesses. Students will discuss all lesson plans in the first half of the following seminar.

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