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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction |
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2) |
What is literature?
What are the characteristics of a "good reader"?
How does literature shape our world (culture, ethnicity, gender)?
Reading: Eagleton's "What is literature?"
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3) |
How do the NCTE/IRA Standards apply to classrooms? |
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4) |
How do “engaged” vs. “struggling” readers differ?
What is a good class discussion?
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5) |
How do efferent vs. aesthetic readings differ? How do teachers make effective text selections?
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6) |
How do we “evoke” Literature?
How can we use literary texts to teach grammar? |
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7) |
How does visualization (drama and art) help readers? How do teachers create effective units?
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8) |
How can we use literature to teach vocabulary?
How can we teach target culture through literature? |
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9) |
How can students produce literary works?
What is the role and effect of producing literary works? |
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10) |
What are the most popular online resources to utilize?
What is the role of technology in teaching English through literature? |
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11) |
Selecting movies
Utilizing movies effectively
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12) |
Script writing |
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13) |
Short clip production
Students create short movies and design lesson plans |
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14) |
Self-Reflections
Comments on other students' movies and lesson plans |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Collie, J. and S. Slater. (1990). Literature in the Language Classroom: A Resource Book of Ideas and Activities. Cambridge: CUP.
Lazar, G. (2008). Literature and Language Teaching: A Guide for Teachers and Trainers. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
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References: |
Duff, A & Maley, A (2007) Literature (Resource Books for Teachers), Oxford University Press.
Maley, A (2001) ‘Literature in the language classroom' in The Cambridge Guide to Teaching ESOL, Cambridge University Press.
Pulverness, A ( 2003) ‘Literature' in English Teaching Professional, October, Issue 29, Modern English Publishing |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Possessing fundamental theoretical and factual knowledge in the field of language education |
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2) |
Understanding key concepts related to English language teaching and second language acquisition, as well as the relationships between these concepts |
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3) |
Following current developments in educational sciences and foreign language teaching |
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4) |
Understanding and evaluating curricula, strategies, approaches, methods, and techniques related to foreign language teaching |
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5) |
Acquiring and developing practical skills related to language education |
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6) |
Effectively applying scientific and pedagogical knowledge in teaching processes |
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7) |
Applying teaching strategies, methods, and techniques appropriate to students' proficiency levels and individual differences |
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8) |
Utilizing academic and technological resources (including CALL and MALL) in the field of foreign language teaching |
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9) |
Selecting and developing appropriate instructional materials based on students’ needs |
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10) |
Sharing knowledge and skills in language education with academic and professional communities |
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11) |
Continuously developing professionally by keeping up with recent advancements in foreign language teaching |
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12) |
Adapting teaching processes according to existing conditions and effectively implementing assessment and evaluation methods |
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13) |
Demonstrating autonomy and responsibility in educational and teaching processes |
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