UCJCA080 Analysis of a Foreign Language Textbook

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lenka Jašková (lecturer)
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
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Individual activities will be presented in a form of a portfolio with commentaries and queries - personal assignments including textbook evaluation.
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