FPFZAHBIP2 German lessons in an intercultural context

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Gabriela Rykalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Gabriela Rykalová, Ph.D.
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Prerequisites
Regular studies at the Faculty of Arts of the SU at the time of the BIP, knowledge of the German language at B2 level.
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
The aim of the online phase is to get to know the Czech school system. The focus is on the special features of individual types of schools (target group, curricula, graduation, opportunities in professional life), alternative education options and social benefits in individual types of institutions. During the attendance phase, classroom observations and teaching internships will be carried out at various Czech schools in Opava, Ostrava and the surrounding area. A lot of space will also be devoted to discussion on this topic, discussing similarities, differences, pros and cons of all three school systems.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the school system in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic, expansion of language skills.
Syllabus
1. Online phase Lecture on the topic of ‘The Czech school system’ 2. Face-to-face phase 1) Lecture and workshop: ‘Three countries – three school systems?’ – The German school system 2) Lecture and workshop: ‘Three countries – three school systems?’ - The Polish school system 3) Discussion on the topic 4) Observation of lessons at various Czech schools in Opava, Ostrava and the surrounding area 5) Teaching internship at various Czech schools in Opava, Ostrava and the surrounding area 6) Workshop: ‘What would an ideal school system look like?’ 7) Final discussion and evaluation


Teaching methods
Lectures, workshops, hearings, micro-performances in foreign language classes, discussions.
Assessment methods
Oral interview
Language of instruction
German
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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