Course: Czech As A Foreign Language

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Course title Czech As A Foreign Language
Course code KBH/VS30B
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hradilová Darina, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The seminar deals with folow topics: 1. Didactics of Czech as a foreign language 2. Types of teaching 3. Textbooks and other materials for teaching 4. Mediate language (yes or no) 5. Socio-cultural competence etc. 6. Accuracy in speech 7. Fluency in speech 8. Language skills 9. Testing in language teaching

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Methods of Written Work
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with fundamental literature on the subject, as well as with textbooks for teaching Czech as a foreign language. The course shouws the differences between teaching Czech as a foreign language and as a native language. Additionally, it introduces the basic principles of foreign language didactics, with a specific focus on the particularities of Czech as a foreign language. Attention is given to the influence of students' native languages, the use of a mediating language in instruction, and the sociocultural aspects of language teaching. Students will also become acquainted with European language policy, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and the reference descriptions for Czech, including relevant teaching materials and examinations designed for different proficiency levels. Upon completion of the course, students should have acquired a foundational understanding of foreign language didactics, with an emphasis on Czech, and should be aware of further opportunities for professional development and self-education in the field. The course also includes practical engagement with language instruction: during the semester, students will conduct two classroom observations of Czech as a foreign language lessons and produce a brief report on their observations.
Absolvents of the course are able to distinguish between Czech as a foreign language and Czech for Foreigners. They are able to present the Czech language system, especially pronunciation, flektion and aspect of the verb. They know methodology to create the communicative competence according the Common European Frames for Languages. They know textbooks, aproaches to its evaluation and they are able to self create own teaching materials.
Prerequisites
Passing the subject KBH/UOJ, knowledge of the basic linguistic terms and at least one foreign language.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student, Seminar Work

Regular attendance, seminar work, activity in lessons.
Recommended literature
  • (1997). K některým problémům výuky češtiny jako cizího jazyka. Praha.
  • (2002). Společný evropský referenční rámec pro jazyky. Olomouc.
  • Hejhal, J. (1980). Stručný úvod do didaktiky češtiny jako cizího jazyka. Brno.
  • Hendrich, J. a kol. (1988). Didaktika cizích jazyků. Praha: SPN.
  • HRDLIČKA, M. (2002). Cizí jazyk ČEŠTINA.. Praha: ISV.
  • Choděra, R. a kol. (2001). Didaktika cizích jazyků na přelomu století. Rudná u Prahy.
  • Choděra, R. (2006). Didaktika cizích jazyků: úvod do vědního oboru. Praha: Akademia.
  • Šindelářová, J. (2005). Socio-kulturní zázemí žáků a studentů-imigrantů přicházejících ze zemí s odlišnou kulturou. Ústí nad Labem.


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): Czech Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Czech Philology (2025) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Czech Philology for News Media Editors (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Czech Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Czech Philology for News Media Editors (2025) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Czech Philology (2025) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Czech Philology (2015) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Czech Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -