Introducton to Learning and Teaching Languages

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Course ID:	0400-AS1-1TUN
Erasmus code / ISCED:	09.001 Kod klasyfikacyjny przedmiotu składa się z trzech do pięciu cyfr, przy czym trzy pierwsze oznaczają klasyfikację dziedziny wg. Listy kodów dziedzin obowiązującej w programie Socrates/Erasmus, czwarta (dotąd na ogół 0) – ewentualne uszczegółowienie informacji o dyscyplinie, piąta – stopień zaawansowania przedmiotu ustalony na podstawie roku studiów, dla którego przedmiot jest przeznaczony. / (unknown)
Course title:	Introducton to Learning and Teaching Languages
Name in Polish:	Wstęp do teorii uczenia się i nauczania języków
Organizational unit:	(in Polish) Instytut Neofilologii
Course groups:
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	English
Type of course:	obligatory courses
Prerequisites (description):	Students communicate in English at B2/C2 level.
Short description:	The aims of the course: • developing understanding of mechanisms of second/foreign language acquisition/learning, • familiarising students with basic theories of language learning and their implications for methods and techniques used in the language classroom, • acquainting students with basic terms and issues related to language learning and teaching.
Full description:	Field of study/specialization: Philology, English Philology Degree level: BA Form of studies: stationary Profile of studies: humanities, general academic Course in English Type of course: obligatory course Semester/year of study Year I, semester I ECTS: 1 Number of didactic hours: 15 h lectures Didactic methods: lecture with elements of workshop and discussion Students’ workload balance • Participation in classes: 15h • Preparing for classes: 10h • Consultations: 1h • Projects and tasks: 0h • Preparing for and taking the test: (3h+1h)4h • Overall: 30h (1 ECTS) Quantitative indicators: Students’ workload which requires assistance from the teacher: 17h (0.5 pkt. ECTS) Students’ workload connected with practical activities: 0h (o pkt. ECTS)
Bibliography:	Fontana, David. 1991. Psychology for Language Teachers. Second Edition. Basingstoke: Macmillan Publishers. Gardner, Howard. 2011. Frames of Mind. The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. New York: Basic Books. Harmer, J. 2001. The Practice of English Language Teaching. Third Edition. Harlow: Longman. Jordan, A., Carlile, O. and Stack, A. 2008. Approaches to Learning. A Guide for Teachers. Maidenhead: Open University Press. Komorowska, H. 2004. Metodyka nauczania języków obcych. Warszawa: Fraszka Edukacyjna. Lightbown, P. M..and Spada N. 2006. How Languages are Learned. Third Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Phillips, D. C. 2009. Perspectives on Learning. Fifth Edition. New York: Teachers College Press.
Learning outcomes:	Knowledge: Students characterise basic second/foreign language acquisition/learning theories. K_W02,K_W03,K_W06 Students define basic terms concerning language learning and teaching. K_W02,K_W03, K_W06 Skills Students characterize factors affecting second language acquisition. K_W02,K_W03, K_W06, K_U13, Students demonstrate understanding of second language learning mechanisms. K_U01, K_U02 Students draw didactic conclusions from the assumptions of language learning and teaching theories. K_U01, K_U02, K_U07, K_U13 Social competences: Students reflect on problems related to language teaching and learning. K_K01, K_K04, K_K07 Students express their opinions with reference to the issues presented during the lecture. K_K01,K_K03, K_K07 Methods of verifying learning outcomes: written test
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	To obtain a credit students are required to pass a final test. The passing score is 60%.

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