a 2018

Let´s dial Helsinki!

HRADILOVÁ, Alena

Basic information

Original name

Let´s dial Helsinki!

Authors

HRADILOVÁ, Alena (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)

Edition

14th ESSE Conference, 2018

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Konferenční abstrakt

Field of Study

60202 Specific languages

Country of publisher

Czech Republic

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14640/18:00106111

Organization unit

Language Centre

Keywords (in Czech)

videokonference - vyjednávání - jazyky pro odborné účely

Keywords in English

videoconferencing - negotiations - ESP

Tags

International impact, Reviewed
Změněno: 7/2/2019 18:57, Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D.

Abstract

V originále

The aim of the talk is to share experience with a videoconferencing (VC) course with an online-intercultural-exchange-inspired (OIE, see e.g. ODowd 2006, Belz and Thorne, 2006, Helm and Guth, 2010) component run jointly between two universities in order to practice legal English. Videoconferencing in our case includes a large room system where two geographically distant groups of students meet in a virtual classroom. The presentation gives examples of good practice in terms of life-skills development, experiential learning and learner autonomy. It also discusses ways to deal with classroom dynamics with the number and maturity of students in mind. Needs analyses carried out among Faculty of Law graduates reveal their need to be able to negotiate, mediate and settle disputes through the medium of English. Developing international co-operation that would call for the need to speak in English during the sessions and simulate real situations allows students to practice their negotiation skills in English more naturally.