Course: ELT Methodology

« Back
Course title ELT Methodology
Course code KAJ/DIM3Q
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + On-line Activities
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Babická Blanka, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Nevařil Josef, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Grammar-Translation Method Direct Method Audio-Lingual Method Cognitive Approach Suggestopedia, Community Language Learning, Silent Way Communicative Language Teaching Natural Approach, Total Physical Response Multiple Intelligence Theory Task-based Teaching Content-Based Instruction/CLIL Syllabus design Coursebook evaluation

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to: - demonstrate a knowledge of methods and approaches to foreign language teaching, - analyze and evaluate the principles underlying the methods, especially the current ones, - characterize different types of syllabuses, - evaluate ELT coursebooks.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student

- 80% attendance (ISP students 70%) - preparation for the seminars, active participation - presentation of an ELT method/approach - oral exam
Recommended literature
  • HARMER, J. (2011). The Practice of English Language Teaching. Harlow.
  • HOWATT, A.P.R., WIDDOWSON, H.G. (1984). A History of English Language Teaching. Oxford.
  • Larsen-Freeman, D. (2000). Techniques and principles in language teaching. Oxford University Press.
  • RICHARDS, J. C.-RODGERS, T. S. (2014). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching. Cambridge.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English at Lower Secondary Schools (NA18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter