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120151 UE Topic Related Course (Didactics of English) (2009W)

The (Inter)cultural Dimension of (English) Language Learning

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Continuous assessment of course work

Diese LVA gilt für das Masterstudium English Language and Linguistics nach UG2002, das Diplomstudium (UniStG) und das Lehramt UF Englisch (UniStG).

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 Tu 15.09.2009 14:00 to Mo 28.09.2009 14:00
Registration is open from Fr 02.10.2009 14:00 to Th 08.10.2009 14:00
Deregistration possible until Sa 31.10.2009 23:59

Details

max. 20 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Werner Delanoy

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 14.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 21.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 28.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 04.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 11.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 18.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 25.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 02.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 09.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 16.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 13.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 20.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
Wednesday 27.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The authors of the Austrian 'Bildungsstandards' (2005: 42) argue that language learning should go beyond concepts with a narrow linguistic orientation. Instead, language learning programmes should aim for "the critical and autonomous learner capable of assuming responsibility for himself/herself, others and society as a whole" (my translation). In a world increasingly shaped by globalisation processes, such a perspective involves new educational challenges which are often intercultural in dimension.
In this course particular attention will be drawn to the following issues:
" Identity construction and language learning,
" from 'Landeskunde' to (inter)cultural learning,
" integrating language and (inter)cultural learning,
" helping language teachers/students become (inter)cultural mediators,
" discussing different paradigms for cultural learning (e.g. inter- & transculturality),
" structuring experiential learning processes,
" introducing a philosophical concept of dialogue as a central objective for culture and language learning.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation & regular attendance; development of a written project to be presented to the other students in class; written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim of this course is to familiarize language students with learner-oriented and process based (inter)cultural learning approaches serving a dialogic agenda.

Examination topics

In its structure, the course is project based with a twin focus on theoretical concepts and concrete examples for classroom use. On the one hand, the projects introduced by the course tutor will be further developed in a joint effort. On the other hand, the students will be working on projects of their own choice.

First session: 7 October 2009; Final session: 27 January 2010

Reading list

Bredella, Lothar & Delanoy, Werner. (1999). (Eds). Interkultureller Fremdsprachenunterricht. Tübingen: Gunter Narr.
Delanoy, Werner & Volkmann, Laurenz. (2006). (Eds.). Cultural Studies in the EFL Classroom. Heidelberg: Carl Winter.
Holliday, Adrian; Hyde, Martin & Kullmann, John. (2004). Intercultural Communication. An Advanced Resource Book. London: Routledge.
Roche, Jörg. (2001). Interkulturelle Sprachdidaktik. Eine Einführung. Tübingen: Gunter Narr.

Course reader: Further texts will be included in the course reader.

Association in the course directory

Diplom 343, UF 344, MA 812

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