Universität Wien

126227 UE Specific Issues in EFL Teaching (2013S)

Technologically supported language learning and teaching

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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

Details

max. 24 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 18.03. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 08.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 15.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 22.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 29.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 06.05. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 13.05. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 27.05. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 03.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 10.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 17.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 24.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Using technology to facilitate language teaching and learning is not a new approach. In this course we will have a look at the main stages in the development oftechnology use in the language classroom andwill then concentrate onintegrative CALL (computer assisted language learning, 1990s to present). This is thesocioconstructive approach to language teaching and learning in which social interaction is seen as an essential factor tolearning: ICT is employed to provide current texts, videos and other media as input as well as tools so that learners can perform real-life tasks involvingthe target language. We willanalyse and evaluate materials available on the internet on the basis oftheory derived principlesand then design and reflect upon own tasks and sequences. It isevident that technology use in language teaching and learning is shaped a lot by the teachers' view on teaching and learning. Therefore we will in the end try toevaluate, on the basis of the materials reviewed, our discussions and the experience we have made, the chances andchallenges of technologically supported language teaching and learning.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment will be based on continuous assessment(participation, home assignments),students' own projects, a visit of an English lesson at a school containing an obeservation task, and a final written assignment of about 1000 words .

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The major aims are to
* develop a basic understanding of fundamental concepts in technologically supported language learning and teaching
* understand how technology may support language learning and teaching and where its limits are
* know how to evaluate and implement materials available on the internet into one's own teaching
* get to know a variety of different approaches through discussion, own design of materials and peer feedback

Examination topics

Discussion of readings, critical evaluation of materials for technologically supported language teaching andlearning, development of and reflection on own tasks and learning sequences, group work, classroom project

Reading list

Stockwell, Glenn. 2012. Computer-Assisted Language Learning: Diversity in Research and Practice. CUP (will be distributed as copies in the course of the semester) and other relevant articles

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344;
Code/Modul: Diplom 625/626, UF 4.2.1-623;
Lehrinhalt: 12-6231

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