Teacher training: module 2: Theory of second language acquisition and foreign language learning Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2018

Module name: Teacher training: module 2: Theory of second language acquisition and foreign language learning
Module code: 02-FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2018
Semester: summer semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The aim of the module is to familiarize students with basic terminology and issues in the theory of second language acquisition and foreign language learning, and to develop their ability to perceive relationships between teaching practice and the theory behind it. Students learn about the main stages of second language acquisition, familiarise themselves with the basic terms, research problems and selected theories of SLA. Students also gain knowledge of first language acquisition and the role of age in second language learning. During discussions of selected SLA theories, students learn to notice relationships between theory and practice, and to analyse and evaluate the potential effectiveness of various teaching techniques.
Prerequisites:
none
Key reading:
Listed in the syllabus
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student makes use of his/her knowledge of language acquisition in the analysis and implementation of teaching recommendations. [FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_K1]
 FAN1_K06 [2/5]
The student can use his/her knowledge of language acquisition and related terminology in discussions on selected theories, empirical studies and their methodological implications. [FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_U1]
 FAN1_U02 [2/5]
The student has the ability to use his/her knowledge of language acquisition and its ramifications for an evaluation of potential effectiveness and usefulness of suggested teaching techniques. [FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_U2]
 FAN1_U07 [2/5]
The student is familiar with basic terminology and issues in the theory of second language acquisition. [FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_W1]
 FA1_W03 [2/5]
The student has basic knowledge of selected aspects of first and second language acquisition, and of the relationships between language acquisition and foreign language teaching. [FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_W2]
 FAN1_W04 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
written or oral test [FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_w_1]
A written or oral test on the material covered in class, as well as selected obligatory reading materials.
 FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_K1 FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_U1 FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_U2 FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_W1 FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_W2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_fs_1]
Discussions of selected obligatory reading materials.
 30
Preparation for classes (obligatory reading assignments), preparation for the end-of-semester test
 20 written or oral test [FA-NX-S1-TPUJ-4_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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