Course: didactics of foreign language - theory and practice

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Course title didactics of foreign language - theory and practice
Course code DAS/DCJ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Zahradníková Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction: a. learning Asian languages - global situation b. target groups c. associations d. language knowledge, competence, performance e. language level, language certificates 2. Teaching methods I a. Grammar-Translation Method b. Direct Method c. Audio-Oral Approach 3. Teaching methods II a. TPR, Suggestopedia, Silent Way b. Natural Approach c. Communicative Language Teaching d. Task-based approach, Content-based approach 4. Teaching materials, teaching plans 5. Teaching phonetics 6. Teaching conversation 7. Teaching grammar 8. Reading, listening, writing 9. Teaching culture

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course introduces the theory of teaching and learning second language, with focus on Asian languages. Students will get acquainted with basic terminology and methodology, they will also try to practice basic techniques. If there are international students participating in the class, course will be taught in English.

Prerequisites
Course is designed for MA students with advanced knowledge of an Asian language.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Attendance: max 3 absences Credits are granted based on attendance and home assignments.
Recommended literature
  • Brown, H. D. (2007). Principles of language learning and teaching. Pearson Longman.
  • Gass, Susan L. and Larry Selinker. (2008). Second Language Acquisition: An Introductory Course. 3rd edition.
  • OMAGGIO HADLEY, Alice. (2001). Teaching language in context. Boston.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Indonesian Language and Culture (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Asian Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Vietnamese Language and Culture (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Korean Language and Culture (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Chinese Language and Culture (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Japanese Language and Culture (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -