120401 UE Advanced Speaking Skills for English Teachers (ASSET) - UF MA EN 04 (2023S)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Continuous assessment of course work

Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Mo 13.02.2023 00:00 to Tu 21.02.2023 12:00
Registration is open from We 01.03.2023 12:00 to Th 16.03.2023 12:00
Deregistration possible until Fr 31.03.2023 23:59

Details

max. 24 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Galina Savukova

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course will be held in a HYBRID format. The sessions on March 06, March 20, April 17, April 24, May 08 will be held online, via BigBlueButton, during the regular class hours; the session on March 27 will be held on site. Alternating on-site and online attendance (half the class for each mode) is planned for the remaining sessions, starting on May 15.

Students who do not attend the first session without notifying the lecturer will be deregistered.

Students are expected to have a stable Internet connection to be able to participate in interactive activities during online sessions; use of microphones and webcams will also be required.

    
    Monday
    06.03.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
    
    Monday
    20.03.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
    
    Monday
    27.03.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
    
    Monday
    17.04.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
    
    Monday
    24.04.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
    
    Monday
    08.05.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
    
    Monday
    15.05.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
    
    Monday
    22.05.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
    
    Monday
    05.06.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
    
    Monday
    12.06.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
    
    Monday
    19.06.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
    
    Monday
    26.06.
    14:15 - 15:45
    Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
This course focuses on oral production, interaction and mediation skills for teachers of English. It develops discourse skills relevant to the educational domain, such as explaining concepts, giving instructions, checking understanding, initiating and moderating discussions, facilitating collaboration, encouraging conceptual talk, and critically evaluating contributions. The course also discusses characteristic features of spoken language, including classroom discourse, and provides ample opportunity for practice. Students will learn to make effective use of body language, intonation, voice, turn-taking devices and lexico-grammatical means to interact successfully in educational contexts.

Aims:
- to speak fluently and effectively in various forms of interaction and production
- to have expert knowledge of the characteristics of spoken language
- to have practical analytical skills, e.g. for monitoring and analyzing the speech of learners
- to facilitate access to knowledge and concepts through spoken language

Methods:
Communicative language practice based on the discussion of theoretical concepts, presentations, role plays

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on one written/recorded reflection assignment, peer feedback tasks, a practice presentation (obligatory but not assessed), and a final oral exam, which involves oral production and oral interaction.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)

1. Peer feedback tasks, reflection assignment (30%)
2. Final exam: oral production (35%)
3. Final exam: oral interaction (35%)

Prerequisites for taking the exam: in-class presentation

Assessment criteria: linguistic range and accuracy; pronunciation, vocal impact, and fluency; content and structure; genre-specific presentation skills; interaction management; interaction skills

Grading scale:
1 (Sehr gut) 100-90%
2 (Gut) 89-80%
3 (Befriedigend) 79-70%
4 (Genügend) 69-60%
5 (Nicht genügend) 59-0%

Examination topics

Continuous assessment is based on what is covered in the course; relevant materials will be provided in class and on Moodle.

Reading list

A course reader is available online.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF MA EN 046; 507
Code/Modul: M 4A / 4B;
Lehrinhalt: 12-4841

Last modified: Sa 17.06.2023 15:27