Universität Wien

126233 VK MEd 01A/B: VK Specific Issues in Language Learning and Teaching (2026S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Tu 09.06. 16:15-17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

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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. 21 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 10.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 17.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 24.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 14.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 21.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 28.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 05.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 12.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 19.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 26.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 16.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 23.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 30.06. 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 communicative EFL classroom. However, simply throwing books at young learners without any consideration of aims, methods and expected outcomes is not a promising approach. 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.
At the end of this term, students will be able to
- reflect on their own experiences with literature as English learners
- get insight into some recent research into literature / reading education
- engage with recent literary texts that have potential for English language education
- select aims, materials and methods in accordance with the above and create engaging activities
Methods: explicit modelling, guided readings and discussions, video book reviews, creative writing, pair/group work for lesson plans and presentations

Assessment and permitted materials

Course evaluation is based on:
- class participation and recommendations on padlet (20%)
- creative writing assignment of 500-550 words (10%)
- YA video review (20%)
- presentation of activity and materials (25%)
- critical write-up of the activity (1000-1100 words) (25%)

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 all 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

Examination topics

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

Reading list

We will be reading chapters from
Spiro and Paran's Becoming a Reading Teacher: Connecting Research and Practice (2023),
Leather and Uden's Extensive Reading: The Role of Motivation (2021),
Leland et al.'s Teaching Children's Literature: It's Critical! (2023)
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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