AJ3401 Methodology of English Language Teaching 1A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Michaela Sojková Šamalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Zerzová, M.A., 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
AJ3401/Kombi01: Fri 29. 9. 9:00–10:50 učebna 56, Fri 13. 10. 9:00–10:50 učebna 56, Fri 27. 10. 9:00–10:50 učebna 56, Fri 10. 11. 9:00–10:50 učebna 56, Fri 1. 12. 9:00–10:50 učebna 56, Fri 15. 12. 9:00–10:50 učebna 56, J. Zerzová
AJ3401/Kombi02: Fri 29. 9. 11:00–12:50 učebna 10, Fri 13. 10. 11:00–12:50 učebna 10, Fri 27. 10. 11:00–12:50 učebna 10, Fri 10. 11. 11:00–12:50 učebna 10, Fri 1. 12. 11:00–12:50 učebna 10, Fri 15. 12. 11:00–12:50 učebna 10, J. Zerzová
AJ3401/Prez01: Mon 8:00–9:50 učebna 12, J. Zerzová
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 course focuses on different methods and approaches in English language teaching (ELT). At the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts and ideas and to apply different methods and approaches in English language teaching (ELT). Students will be able to make informed decisions in selecting positive aspects of different methods and approaches and create their own eclectic approach to ELT.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students
will be able to think critically and express their opinion on the subject matter (methods and approaches used in English language teaching)
will be able to participate in discussions about topics in question
will be able to share with other students their learning and teaching experience and reflect on it in relation to methods and approaches used in English language teaching
will be able to demonstrate newly acquired knowledge including relevant terminology
will be able to apply principles of various methods and approaches of English language teaching in their teaching
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, course requirements, presentations
  • 2. Grammar-Translation Method
  • 3. Direct Method
  • 4. Audio-Lingual Method
  • 5. TPR
  • 6. Suggestopedia
  • 7. Communicative approach
  • 8. The role of mother tongue in foreign language teaching
  • 9. Task-based learning
  • 10. Lexical approach
  • 11. CLIL
  • 12. Eclectic approach, post-method era, learner-centred approach.
Literature
    required literature
  • RICHARDS, Jack C. and Theodore S. RODGERS. Approaches and methods in language teaching. Third edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2014, x, 410. ISBN 9781107675964. info
  • LARSEN-FREEMAN, Diane and Marti ANDERSON. Techniques & principles in language teaching. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University, 2011, xix, 252. ISBN 9780194423601. info
    not specified
  • SCRIVENER, Jim. Learning teaching : the essential guide to English language teaching. Third edition. London: Macmillan, 2011, 414 stran. ISBN 9780230729827. info
  • LEWIS, Michael. Implementing the lexical approach :putting theory into practice. Edited by Cherry Gough. Hove: LTP Teacher training, 2001, 223 s. ISBN 1-899396-60-8. info
  • Teaching collocation : further developments in the lexical approach. Edited by Michael Lewis - Jane Conzett. Reprint. Hove: LTP Teacher training, 2001, 245 s. ISBN 189939611X. info
Teaching methods
seminar, group discussions, presentations, observation
Assessment methods
Assessment methods and criteria: 80% attendance, active participation (or moodlinka contributions), seminar work presentation, essay. Students who did not pass any course in ELT methodology - assigned reading and moodlinka contributions.
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
https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3412
When/if taught online, students are requested to secure a 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 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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