Seminar : German Teaching Methodology
[ LGERM2911 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
15.0 h
1q
This biannual course is taught on years 2010-2011, 2012-2013, ...
Teacher(s)
Etienne Dany ;
Language
German
Place of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
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Prerequisites
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Main themes
Starting with a theoretical discussion on the aims of this education system, the seminar addresses concrete possibilities for the teaching of modern languages in the secondary education system. A more practical part is dedicated to didactic tools fitted to the proposed teaching methodology.
Aims
Make the students and future teachers aware of the extent to which culture is an integrated part of teaching German as a foreign language.
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.
Evaluation methods
Based on an oral presentation, participation in discussions and the final essay
Teaching methods
Course materials: Course syllabus Documents proposed by the students
Content
Reading and analysis of theoretical documents
Active participation of the students (discussions, personal research and presentations)