1. Introduction, choice of topics, report distribution, hints on report writing, discussion instructions 2. Report - language devices, handout, practice, examples 3. Text summary - practice (language devices, strategy) 4. Role of motivation in lessons 5. Essay I - structure, language devices, examples, practice, own essay 6. Role of marking and assessment in teaching 7. Argumentation - practice (language devices, strategy) 8. Essay I - evaluation. Errors, error analysis, error correction. Essay II - assignment 9. Youth speech in German lessons 10. Internet and social networks, Internet in teaching 11. Essay II - evaluation. Error, error analysis, error correction 12. Intercultural aspects in teaching 13. Course evaluation
|
This course is a follow-up to an earlier language training of a bachelor´s course, which extends the language competence to the C1+ level of the CEFR. The course also focuses on specific issues related to the needs of didactic teaching of German in Czech schools. Emphasis is placed on strengthening individual language skills. In the listening and reading comprehension authentic texts in general and academic language will be provided. In written communication we will concentrate on the summary of text and essay, while communicative competence will deal with an oral presentation on a topic of methodology. Based on this a discussion will be led where the appropriate selection of language devices and argumentation strategies will be improved.
Student - knows the vocabulary and grammar standards of formal German, both spoken and written at level C1+ - can summarize an intricate written and spoken text and present a paper on a complex topic - can give reasons, draw conclusions and use relevant language devices and strategies, both in writing (essay) and speaking (discussion).
|