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English as a foreign language (EFL) seminar : cultural aspects [GERM2921]
[15h] 4 credits

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This two-yearly course is taught in 2006-2007, 2008-2009,...

This course is taught in the 2nd semester

Teacher(s):

Fanny Meunier

Language:

English

Level:

Second cycle

>> Aims
>> Main themes
>> Content and teaching methods
>> Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
>> Other credits in programs

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

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.

Content and teaching methods

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 (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

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

Other credits in programs

GERM21

Première licence en langues et littératures germaniques

(4 credits)

GERM21/BD

Première licence en langues et littératures germaniques (Anglais et Allemand)

(4 credits)

GERM21/BN

Première licence en langues et littératures germaniques (Anglais et Néerlandais)

(4 credits)

GERM21/DB

Première licence en langues et littératures germaniques (Allemand et Anglais)

(4 credits)

GERM21/NB

Première licence en langues et littératures germaniques (Néerlandais et Anglais)

(4 credits)

GERM22

Deuxième licence en langues et littératures germaniques

(4 credits)

GERM22/BD

Deuxième licence en langues et littératures germaniques (Anglais et Allemand)

(4 credits)

GERM22/BN

Deuxième licence en langues et littératures germaniques (Anglais et Néerlandais)

(4 credits)

GERM22/DB

Deuxième licence en langues et littératures germaniques (Allemand et Anglais)

(4 credits)

GERM22/NB

Deuxième licence en langues et littératures germaniques (Néerlandais et Anglais)

(4 credits)

GERM2A

Agrégation de l'enseignement secondaire supérieur (langues et littératures germaniques)

(4 credits)



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