PdF:NJ_K420 Professional Language. Project - Course Information

NJ_K420 Project-based professional language teaching

Extent and Intensity

0/1/0. 2 credit(s) (plus 2 for the colloquium). Recommended Type of Completion: k (colloquium). Other types of completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Helena Hradílková (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Helena Hradílková
Department of German Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Helena Rytířová
Supplier department: Department of German Language and Literature – Faculty of Education

Prerequisites

Interest in project work. Language skills at least at level B2 according to the CEFR for languages.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

there are 22 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

In this course, students acquire basic knowledge about different forms of project-oriented teaching in the context of German for the profession as well as about processes and principles of project teaching and try to apply these in the conception of their own project. The learners will also get acquainted with the expectations of selected Brno companies regarding the language equipment of their employees.

Learning outcomes

The students are able to
- implement the theoretical project-oriented teaching approach in the classroom.
- understand the particularities of professional language teaching.

Syllabus

• 1)Concepts and theories of project-based teaching.
• 2) Special features of specialised language teaching.
• 3) Company visits
• 4) Design of own teaching projects, their discussion and evaluation.

Literature

required literature
• ČAPEK, Robert. Líný učitel : jak učit dobře a efektivně. 1. vydání. Praha: Raabe, 2017, 140 stran. ISBN 9788074963445. info
• ČAPEK, Robert. Pedagogická praxe pro studenty :(alternativní vyučovací hodiny teoreticky i prakticky). 1. vyd. Hradec Králové: Gaudeamus, 2002, 107 s. ISBN 80-7041-808-7. info

recommended literature
• ČAPEK, Robert. Moderní didaktika : lexikon výukových a hodnoticích metod. Vydání 1. Praha: Grada, 2015, 604 stran. ISBN 9788024734507. URL info
• KOVÁČIKOVÁ, Elena. Výučba odborného jazyka pomocou projektov (ESP through projects). In Vědecký výzkum a výuka jazykú IV. Hradec Králové: Sborník příspěvkú z mezinárodní konference, 2011, p. 147-152, 152 pp. ISBN 978-80-7435-136-5. info

Teaching methods

Reading and discussion of specialised literature, excursion, group work, presentations.

Assessment methods

Development of a teaching project, feedback on another project.

Náhradní absolvování

Students on mobility abroad are advised not to enrol in this course as active participation is a prerequisite for positive completion. Possible recognition of the course (for a course at the host university) should be discussed with the lecturer before the start of the semester.

Language of instruction

German

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Note related to how often the course is taught: tři setkání v kombinované formě.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 6 hodin v kombinované formě.

Teacher's information

You can find more information about the course in the Interactive syllabi.

Support for learning and self-reflection takes place during lessons. Outside of class, students have the opportunity to contact their teachers at any time via email, MS Teams or the course discussion forum.

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