Seminar : English Teaching Methodology
[ LGERM2921 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
15.0 h
1q
This biannual course is taught on years 2010-2011, 2012-2013, ...
Teacher(s)
Meunier Fanny ;
Language
English
Place of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes
Starting with a theoretical discussion on the aims and aspects of EFL learning and teaching, the seminar addresses concrete possibilities for integrating culture in the teaching of modern languages in the secondary education system.
Aims
By the end of the course, the student teacher will be able to :
grasp the major role played by culture in foreign language learning and teaching;
create didactic sequences integrating cultural elements (be they high or low culture related);
critically assess sequences produced by themselves or their fellow students.
Content
Theoretical part based on the reading scientific articles in the field : what is culture ? should we teach culture ? what excatly should we teach ? how can we address cultural elements in a communicative type of teaching? etc.).
Creation, presentation and critical analysis of didactic sessions and sequences.
Other information
Prerequisites :
Courses addressing notions of 'didactique générale' and 'didactique des langues germaniques'
Assessment :
Final assessment based on :
course attendance.
sessions presented in class.
oral exam + discussion.
Course materials:
Selected readings and documents.