Universität Wien

126230 VK MEd 01A/B: VK Specific Issues in Language Learning and Teaching (2023S)

Contemporary literature in the EFL classroom

3.00 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. 17 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 14.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 21.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 28.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 18.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 25.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 02.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 09.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 16.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 23.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 06.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 13.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 20.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 27.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Literature, in its myriads of formats and genres, can be a staple resource in a contemporary classroom working with a communicative rationale. However, simply throwing books at young learners without any consideration of aims, methods and expected outcomes is not the way to go about it. This course will focus on a principled (but no less joyful) approach to using contemporary literary materials (in a wider sense) at all stages of the EFL classroom.

Students will be able to
- Reflect on their own experiences with literature as English learners and compare their beliefs with the available research
- get to know recent novels, short stories, graphic novels and other literary texts (in the wider sense) that have potential for English language education
- Select aims, materials and methods in accordance with the above and create coherent and convincing lesson plans

Methods: readings and discussions, video book review, creative writing exercise, pair/group work for lesson plans and presentations

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment:
• Readings and discussions
• Presentation of materials and lesson plan (in pairs or groups)
• Booktube review of a YA novel
• Creative writing task
• Reflection essay
Course evaluation is based on:
- class participation and preparation of reading/other course materials (10%)
- creative writing assignment of 500-550 words (10%)
- Booktube video review (30%)
- presentation of materials and lesson plan (30%)
- reflective essay of 1000-1100 words (20%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The minimum requirements for passing the course are:
(a) regular class attendance (max. 2 missed sessions)
(b) active class participation
(c) giving presentation on time
(d) uploading / handing in assignments (on time)
(e) attaining the pass rate of 60 points overall and on at least 4 of 5 components
Grades:
Sehr gut (very good): 90-100
Gut (good): 80-89
Befriedigend (satisfactory): 70-79
Genügend (pass): 60-69
Nicht Genügend (fail): 0-59
Please note that late submissions may result in a deduction of points.

Examination topics

There is no written exam. Materials to prepare the individual tasks will be provided on moodle or selected by the teacher or the students.

Reading list

We will be reading extracts and chapters from Leather and Uden's Extensive Reading: The Role of Motivation (2021), Janice Bland’s Using Literature in English Language Education: Challenging Reading for 8–18 Year Olds, as well as some of the recent work by Amos Paran, Sandra Stadler-Heer and others. We will also discuss articles of the recent volumes of CLELE journal (Children’s Literature in English Language Education).

Association in the course directory

Studium: MA UF EN 046/507
Code/Modul: MA UF 01A + B
Lehrinhalt: 12-4811

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