Universität Wien

126223 UE Literature and Culture in the EFL Classroom (2012W)

Prada, Pringle and Pyjama Queens. The Culture of Fashion in the Foreign Language Classroom.

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

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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

  • Tuesday 09.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 16.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 23.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 30.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 06.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 13.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 20.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 27.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 04.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 11.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 18.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 08.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 15.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 22.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Tuesday 29.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Clothing and fashion are forms of visual and material culture that play an important role in social and cultural life. What we wear shapes our bodies and shapes the ways we look at other people’s bodies. We perform our identities via fashion, clothing and our bodies. Fashion is also a major economic force, driven by multinational interests. Young people can endlessly discuss clothing as markers of inclusion or exclusion, which shows that fashion is a powerful means of communication and therefore a very valuable topic in any foreign language classroom. The material we discuss will range from picture books, such as Froggy Gets Dressed to theoretical discussions of fashion as an art form.

Assessment and permitted materials

regular attendance, participation in class discussions, portfolio notes, teaching project

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim of the course is twofold: first, to learn about new ways and methods how to sensitise pupils to issues relating to fashion, clothing and the body in the foreign language classroom and second, to gain teaching experience.

Examination topics

In class at university: small-group and all-class discussions of project presentations. On location at selected schools: class observation, teaching a lesson.

Reading list

A course reader and samples of additional material such as picture books relating to clothing and fashion will be provided.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344;
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.1-622;
Lehrinhalt: 12-6220

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33