AJ3405 Literature in English Classroom

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ3405/Kombi01: Fri 16. 9. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, Fri 30. 9. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, Fri 14. 10. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, Fri 4. 11. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, Fri 18. 11. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, Fri 2. 12. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, A. Dobrovolná
AJ3405/Kombi02: Fri 23. 9. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, Fri 7. 10. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, Fri 21. 10. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, Fri 11. 11. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, Fri 25. 11. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, Fri 9. 12. 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, A. Dobrovolná
AJ3405/Prez01: Thu 16:00–17:50 učebna 51, except Thu 27. 10., A. Dobrovolná
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The students will:
- study different types of literary works (e.g. short stories, fables, poems, extracts from novels) and learn about the possibilities for using them in lessons;
- learn to design different types of activities for individual stages of work with a literary text;
- study the criteria for choosing an appropriate text for different age groups and levels;
- discover possibilities and potentials of extensive reading.
Learning outcomes
The students will:
- study different types of literary works (e.g. short stories, fables, poems, extracts from novels) and learn about the possibilities for using them in lessons;
- learn to design different types of activities for individual stages of work with a literary text;
- study the criteria for choosing an appropriate text for different age groups and levels;
- discover possibilities and potentials of extensive reading.
Syllabus
  • 1 Different approaches to using authentic literature in ELT.
  • 2 Choosing the right book. Criteria of choice.
  • 3 Methodological overview of using literature in ELT.
  • 4 Activities to motivate students, raising students' interest in a text;
  • 5 Looking for appropriate tasks and activities;
  • 6 Pre-reading activities.
  • 7 While-reading activities.
  • 8 Post-reading activities.
  • 9 Using short stories and novels.
  • 10 Using poetry.
  • 11 Creative writing techniques.
  • 12 Monitoring the process, giving feedback.
Literature
    required literature
  • COLLIE, Joanne and Stephen SLATER. Literature in the language classroom : a resource book of ideas and activities. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1987, vi, 266. ISBN 0521312248. info
    recommended literature
  • LAZAR, Gillian. Literature and language teaching : a guide for teachers and trainers. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993, xiv, 268. ISBN 9780521404808. info
  • CARTER, Ronald and Christopher BRUMFIT. Literature and language teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1986, xi, 289 s. ISBN 0-19-437082-8. info
  • BEAN, Thomas W., Judith DUNKERLY-BEAN and Helen J. HARPER. Teaching young adult literature : developing students as world citizens. Los Angeles: Sage, 2014, xxviii, 33. ISBN 9781412956840. info
  • DUFF, Alan and Alan MALEY. The inward ear : poetry in the language classroom. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989, vi, 186. ISBN 0521320488. info
Teaching methods
Workshops, seminars, discussions, online support and discussions in the moodlinka forum
Assessment methods
Presentations (face-to-face, online, Pecha Kucha), discussions, hands-on activities with reflections, independent work, project.
Course requirements:
Active participation in the lessons and in the discussions in moodlinka
A series of lesson plans (4 is minimum) based on one literary text - microteaching or extensive reading programme for a class at the primary school.
Pecha Kucha presentation on Reading
Project log
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: kombinované studium: výuka v blocích.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=922
Students are requested to secure good internet connection in order to participate in online lessons as indicated in the schedule. Students must attend these meetings with both the sound and camera on.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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