UCJAP050 Analysis of a foreign language textbook

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lenka Jašková (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Lenka Jašková
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students will be introduced into the filed of assessment methods and selection of an appropriate course book suitable for a specific target group. Various aspects of textbook usage will be presented with discussions focused on their utilisation. During the evaluation of respective exercises on language skills the students will be acquainted with the methods of adaptation and adjustment. The evaluation will also cover the assessment of textbook components and textbook files.
Syllabus
  • 1. How necessary is a course book?
    2. Students, teachers, and textbooks
    3. How to use textbooks
    4. The four skills in course books
    5. Listening skills
    6. Speaking skills
    7. Reading skills - elementary level
    8. Reading skills - intermediate to advanced levels
    9. Writing skills - elementary level
    10. Writing skills - intermediate to advanced
    11. The teacher`s books
    12. Choosing and evaluating textbooks
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Brumfit, Ch. and Roberts, J.T.:. A Short Introduction to Language and Language Teaching with a Comprehensive. info
  • Kramsch, C.:. Context and Culture in Language Teaching, Oxford University Press, 1993. info
  • Tomalln, B. a Stempleski, S.:. Cultural Awareness, Oxford University Press, 1993. info
  • Hrehovčik, T a Uberman, A.:. English Language Teaching Methodology, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego,. info
  • Hrehovčik, T.:. Evaluation of Foreign Language Textbooks, Prešov, 2003. info
  • Harmer, J.:. How To Teach English, Longman, 1998. info
  • Cunningsworth, A.:. Choosing Your Coursebook, Heinemann Publishers Ltd, 1995. info
  • Scrivener, J.:. Learning Teaching, Heinemann ELT, 1994. info
  • Anderson, A. a Lynch, T.:. Listening, Oxford University Press, 1988. info
  • Duff, A. a Maley, A.:. Literature, Oxford University Press, 1990. info
  • Grant, N.:. Making the Most of Your Textbook, Longman, 1987. info
  • Fried-Booth, D.L.:. Project Work, Oxford University Press, 1986. info
  • Harmer, J.:. Teaching and Learning Grammar, Longman Group UK Ltd, 1987. info
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Seminář 3 HOD/SEM.
Teacher's information
Individual activities will be presented in a form of a portfolio with commentaries and queries - personal assignments including textbook evaluation.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023.
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