AJ29512 Applied Linguistics - CELTA

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martin Drápela, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Martin Vašek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 24. 2. to Mon 5. 5. Mon 14:10–15:40 501, except Mon 21. 4.
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS && NOW( AJ29510 ELT Methodology - CELTA )
There are no pre-requisites for this course. This course was offered for the first time in Autumn 2009.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 6 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/6, only registered: 0/6
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The principal aim of this course is to provide the students with a rudimentary orientation about topics relevant to the discipline of Applied Linguistics. The course will explore language as a tool for communication and as an object of enquiry and discussion in a broad range of socio-cultural contexts.
Syllabus
  • Intoduction
  • Grammar; Corpus Linguistics
  • Lexis; Lexicography
  • Corpus linguistics
  • Language Learning Technology; Language Testing
  • Sociolinguistics; Language and Ageing
  • Language and Culture; Language and Identity
  • Language hierarchy
  • Language and Ethnicity; Language and Migration
  • Phonology
  • Multilingualism; Sign Languages
  • World Englishes; Language Imperialism
Literature
    required literature
  • BERNS, M and P K MATSUDA. Applied Linguistics. In Concise encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2010, p. 3-13. info
  • SIMPSON, J. The Routledge Handbook of Applied Linguistics. London: Routledge, 2013. info
    recommended literature
  • SVOBODA, Aleš and Teodor HREHOVČÍK. An ABC of theoretical and applied linguistics. Vyd. 1. Opava: Silesian University, 2006, 271 s. ISBN 807248382X. info
  • An introduction to applied linguistics. Edited by Norbert Schmitt. 2nd ed. London: Hodder Education, 2010, ix, 342. ISBN 9780340984475. info
Teaching methods
Discussion of the topics in the classroom.
Assessment methods
During the semester, students are required to pre-read the selected chapters from the Routledge Handbook of Applied Linguistics and to participate in the discussion of the topics in the classroom. The students will prepare a final presentation on a more specific topic related to Applied Linguistics.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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