Englisches Seminar - Ruhr-Universität Bochum

050 782 Rogge
Language Testing and Assessment, 2 CP (Ü), 3 CP (S)
2 st. mo 12-14 GB 6/137 Nord
The course focuses on current theories of Language Testing with a clear focus on
the essential knowledge and practical skills teachers need to assess or test pupil’s
language performance. Topics will include: test objectives and purposes (diagnostic
vs. selective testing), basic types of tests (discrete point- vs. pragmatic testing) and
their specific features, concepts of tests construction (reliability and validity),
principles of test design and administration (norm- vs. criterion-referenced
measurement) as well as methods for analysing and interpreting test results (holistic
vs. analytical rating). Appropriate texts and materials will be provided.
Assessment/requirements: active participation, preparation and presentation of
materials, (final seminar paper).
050 783 Ritter
Teaching English to Younger Learners, 2 CP
2 st. di 14-16 GB 03/149 (IT-Pool)
This class focuses on the specific opportunities and challenges related to teaching
English in the lower grades of the secondary sector, i.e. grades 5 and 6. We will
approach this task by investigating the learners’ transition from primary to secondary
school, by looking at the relevant syllabuses, by scrutinizing existing course books,
and last but not least by developing materials and lesson plans ourselves.
Appropriate texts and materials will be provided.
Assessment/requirements: active participation, preparation and presentation of
materials, final essay.