552.906 (21S) Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b

Sommersemester 2021

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First course session
04.03.2021 10:00 - 12:00 online Off Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

For further information regarding teaching on campus, please visit: https://www.aau.at/en/corona.
Lecturer
LV Nummer Südostverbund ENE01002UL
Course title german Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b
Type Course (continuous assessment course )
Course model Online course
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 2.5
Registrations 11 (24 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 04.03.2021
eLearning Go to Moodle course

Time and place

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Students are introduced to theoretical and practical issues in foreign language teaching. Research findings about second language acquisition and their implications for foreign language teaching are compared with the students’ own language learning experiences. The most common approaches to foreign language teaching are briefly introduced. Attention is drawn to ways of teaching grammar, vocabulary, and the four skills within foreign language pedagogy with a communicative orientation.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

  • Self-study of the suggested literature
  • Group discussions
  • Presentations by the course instructor

Course content

  • Characteristics of good language learners
  • Language learning in early childhood
  • Individual differences in second language learning
  • Explaining second language learning
  • Teaching receptive skills: reading and listening
  • Teaching productive skills: speaking and writing
  • Teaching vocabulary and grammar

Prior knowledge expected

None, but students are expected to display a general interest in foreign language teaching.

Curricular registration requirements

None

Literature

Brown, Douglas. 2014. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching: A Course in Second Language Acquisition. White Plains, NY: Pearson Education.

Lightbown, Patsy M., and Nina Spada. 2013. How Languages are Learned. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Müller-Hartmann, Andreas, and Marita Schocker-von Ditfurth. 2009. Introduction to English Language Teaching. Stuttgart: Klett.

Scrivener, Jim. 2011. Learning Teaching: The Essential Guide to English Language Teaching. 3rd edition. London: Macmillan Education.

Ur, Penny. 2012. A Course in English Language Teaching. 2nd edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

Attendance is mandatory. The course participants are expected to contribute actively during the class meetings. In order to do so, it is necessary to complete the self-study assignments as set by the course instructor and prepare relevant texts outside the class meetings. All self-study assignments will be announced in class and on Moodle. Missing a class is no excuse for insufficient preparation. Students need positive grades on both the term paper and the written exam to pass this course. Failing one of those two components leads to an overall fail grade for the course.


Examination topic(s)

Possible exam questions are communicated continuously throughout the semester. The expected contents of the term paper are announced in class and on Moodle.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

The final grade depends on

  • participation in class (10%),
  • a term paper (45%), and
  • a written examination (45%).

The final grade will be allocated according to this key:

A (Sehr Gut) = 100-93
B (Gut) = 92-85
C (Befriedigend) = 84-76
D (Genügend) = 75-67
F (Nicht Genügend) = 66-0

Students who discontinue attending this course without written notification by 24st March 2021 will receive a negative grade.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
    • Subject: Introduction to Foreign Language Didactics (Compulsory subject)
      • ENE.001 Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching ( 2.0h KS, PS / 2.5 ECTS)
        • 552.906 Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h KS / 2.5 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Introduction to Foreign Language Didactics (Compulsory subject)
      • ENE.001 Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching ( 2.0h KS, PS / 2.5 ECTS)
        • 552.906 Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h KS / 2.5 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
    • Subject: Introduction to Foreign Language Didactics (Compulsory subject)
      • ENE.001 Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching ( 2.0h KS, PS / 2.5 ECTS)
        • 552.906 Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h KS / 2.5 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2024
  • 552.905 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Wintersemester 2023/24
  • 552.905 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Sommersemester 2023
  • 552.905 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 552.905 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 552.905 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 552.905 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 552.905 KS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 552.905 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.905 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.905 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 552.905 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.905 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 552.905 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.905 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 552.905 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.905 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.905 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.905 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching a (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
  • 552.906 PS Introduction to Communicative Language Teaching b (2.0h / 2.5ECTS)
Sommersemester 2014
  • 551.921 PS Introduction to English Language Teaching a (2.0h / 3.5ECTS)
  • 551.922 PS Introduction to English Language Teaching b (2.0h / 3.5ECTS)
Wintersemester 2013/14
  • 551.922 PS Introduction to English Language Teaching a (2.0h / 3.5ECTS)
Sommersemester 2013
  • 551.921 PS Introduction to English Language Teaching a (2.0h / 3.5ECTS)
  • 551.922 PS Introduction to English Language Teaching b (2.0h / 3.5ECTS)