MEd. - Englisches Seminar - Ruhr-Universität Bochum

course of the last decades: "Bilingualer Unterricht" as a form of "content and
language integrated learning (CLIL)" is being implemented in many secondary
schools in Germany today, and a growing number of studies seem to confirm it as a
valuable addition to more traditional programmes of language teaching.
This course is intended as an introduction to the field of CLIL. We are going to
investigate the many facets of CLIL in the context of a modern understanding of
English language teaching. As part of our investigations, you will be asked to visit
CLIL classes in school (after seminar day 2) and present what you have observed.
You should have successfully completed the “Basisseminar Fremdsprachendidaktik”
in order to participate in this seminar.
Requirements for credit points: active participation, school visit, preparation and
presentation of materials, (final seminar paper).
Required texts: Appropriate texts and materials will be provided.
Enrolment: VSPL.
050 788 Ritter
Teaching English for Younger Learners, 2 CP
2 st. mo 14-16 GB 6/137 Nord
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.
Requirements: active participation, preparation and presentation of materials, final
essay. Appropriate texts and materials will be provided.
Enrolment: VSPL.
050 784 Rogge
Intercultural Learning, 2 CP (Ü), 3 CP (S)
2 st. do 12-14 GB 6/137 Nord
From elementary schools to upper secondary level, intercultural communicative
competence (ICC) is one of the main goals in EFL teaching. But what exactly is
intercultural communicative competence? How can this goal be achieved in the EFL