Cultural-conceptual approaches to English language teaching - Einzelansicht

This seminar is primarily directed at future English teachers

The World Englishes framework studies the nativization and acculturation processes of English worldwide. One strand of research therein is concerned with English language teaching (ELT), which receives ever-growing importance with the continued spread of English globally. In the first part of the seminar, participants will be made familiar with the framework of World Englishes and approaches to ELT therein. Additionally, we will discuss what a cultural-conceptual access to ELT is, how it can be conducted and why it can contribute to a positive teacher and learner experience in the English classrooms. In the second part of the seminar, we will apply the gathered cultural-conceptual knowledge and analyze ELT textbooks as used in Germany (or any other country of your choice if the textbooks are available). The goal is to identify potential shortcomings and provide solutions. For the practical part of the seminar, participants will be required to combine their pre-existing didactic knowledge with the material covered in the sessions and design their own syllabus as a practical guide for the future workplace. Students will be required to work in small groups and present their findings on the last day of the seminar. The details of the group work will be discussed in class, once the final number of participants is determined. We will conclude the seminar with an evaluation of the research projects and reflection on your learning experience.    

For research purposes, please bring your electronic devices (pads, notebooks) to class.

3 ECTS (graded or ungraded depending on student’s mode of registration)