Englisches Seminar - Ruhr-Universität Bochum

050 725 Strohn
Basisseminar Fremdsprachendidaktik (Englisch)
2 st. do 10-12 GABF 04/253 Nord
The main aim of this compulsory introductory course will be to give you a first
insight into some central theoretical and practical aspects of foreign language
learning and teaching. Furthermore, we will be analysing your present beliefs
about successful language teaching and possibly call some of them in question.
To achieve these aims we will follow a reflective model of training which involves
reading about and discussing some of the latest developments in teaching
English as a foreign language and considering new and alternative ways of
organising and stimulating classroom interaction. Active participation in the
sessions is expected and you are required to complete assignments punctually
and to the required standard. A final written test at the end of our class will also
be part of the requirements.
Required texts: A reader will be available at the beginning of the semester (in GB
5/33).
Enrolment: VSPL
050 726 Strohn
Using Films and Songs for Language Teaching, 2 CP (Ü), 3 CP (S)
2 st. do 16-18 GABF 04/413 Süd
In recent years our common understanding of "literature" in the language classroom
has been extended beyond the written text and also comprises audiovisual and
digital media; there has been a shift of emphasis from literary studies to media and
cultural studies. In this class we are going to focus on two genres which are highly
relevant for the language classroom – film and popular music. What is it that makes
them suitable for language teaching purposes, which selection criteria can be
established, and how can films and songs be integrated into an up-to-date language
classroom? Such aspects will be discussed on the basis of set materials (e.g. 'Bend
it like Beckham', 'East is East', see NRW-Zentralabitur) as well as examples students
are invited to put forward.
Requirements for credit points: active participation, preparation and presentation of
materials, final seminar paper.
Appropriate texts and materials will be provided.
Enrolment: VSPL
Termin der ersten Sitzung: 23.04.2009