Specialized Classes (Linguistics/Applied Linguistics) 1 340-ON2-1SJA1

Name of the field of study/specialization of studies: Field of study: foreign philology for teachers

Level of education: second-cycle studies

Profile of studies: general academic

Form of studies: full-time

Type of subject: compulsory as part of an optional block

Field of humanities, discipline of linguistics

Year of studies/semester: 1st year/ 2nd semester, second-cycle studies

ECTS points: 2

Number of teaching hours and form of classes: 30 exercises

Didactic methods: heuristic, problem-based, expository, workshop

Student workload balance: participation in classes 30h, participation in consultations related to classes 15h, preparation for classes and credits 15h. Total: 60h (corresponds to 2 ECTS points)

Quantitative indicators: student workload related to classes requiring direct teacher participation 45h (corresponds to 1.5 ECTS points and student workload that does not require direct teacher participation 15h (corresponds to 0.5 ECTS points)

Term 2023:

None

Term 2024:

Study profile: general academic
Study format: full-time
Second-cycle studies / first year

Specialization classes (linguistics/applied linguistics)
ECTS points: 3 points
Language of instruction: English
Subject type: optional
Number of hours of the subject: 30h in the winter semester
Subject type: seminar
Student workload balance:

- participation in classes: 30h
- independent study of the course topics and preparation for classes - 30h
Didactic methods:
- work in pairs
- work in small groups
- work with the whole group
- mini lectures
- student presentations - mini lessons
- discussion of lesson plans designed by students

Type of course

elective courses

Prerequisites (description)

General assumptions of the course: (1) broadening students' knowledge about the psycholinguistic processes taking place in a mono-, bi- and multilingual mind; (2) enriching their didactic skills, in particular with reference to teaching English as a foreign language (L2, L3).

Course coordinators

Anna Szuchalska

Mode

(in Polish) w sali

Learning outcomes

The student knows and understands:
KP7_WG1 - complex phenomena and language processes, theories explaining the relationships between them and contemporary trends in linguistics
KP7_WG2 - complex phenomena and processes related to learning and teaching languages, theories explaining the relationships between them and contemporary trends in theories of language learning and acquisition
KP7_WG4 - advanced terminology and an extensive set of research methodology in the field of linguistics
KP7_WG5 - advanced terminology in the field of language learning and teaching theory
KP7_WG7 - advanced methods of analysis and interpretation of texts and other cultural products of a given language area within selected linguistic traditions and theories
The student is able to:
KP7_UW2 - formulate and solve complex and unusual problems, innovatively selecting appropriate methods and tools using knowledge from the field of language learning and teaching
KP7_UW5 - select and apply appropriate methods and tools, including advanced information and communication technologies (ICT)
KA6_UW6 - appropriately select sources and information derived from them in the area of applied linguistics and evaluate, critically analyze and synthesize this information
KP7_UK1 - communicate with diverse audiences using specialist terminology from the field of linguistics and translation studies, taking into account socio-cultural elements
KP7_UK2 - communicate with diverse audiences using specialist terminology from the field of knowledge about language acquisition and teaching, taking into account socio-cultural elements
KP7_UK4 - lead a debate in a foreign language, present and evaluate different opinions and positions and discuss them
KP7_UK5 - use the target foreign language in speech and writing at least at the C1+ level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
KP 7_UU1 - independently plan and implement one's own lifelong learning and direct it other in this area
The student is ready to:
KP7_KK2 − recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems

Assessment criteria

Final grade after winter semester.
Students are required to actively attend the classes (maximum 2 absences per semester) and complete all tasks (including one project).

Bibliography

Aichison, Jean. 2008. The Articulate Mammal: An introduction to psycholinguistics. Fifth edition. London and New York: Routledge. http://linguistics3.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/60648261/Articulate%20Mammal%20by%20Jean%20Aticheson.pdf.
Berko Gleason, Jean; Bernstein Ratner, Nan (eds). 1998 [2005]. Psycholingwistyka. Gdańsk: Gdańskie Wydawnictwo Psychologiczne.
Chłopek, Zofia. 2011. Nabywanie języków trzecich i kolejnych: Aspekty psycholingwistyczne (i inne). Wrocław: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego.
De Angelis, Gessica. 2007. Third or Additional Language Acquisition. Clevedon, Buffalo, Toronto: Multilingual Matters.
Genesee, Fred H. 2009. Early childhood bilingualism: Perils and possibilities. Journal of Applied Research on Learning 2, Special Issue, Article 2. http://www.cpfont.on.ca/nav/research/media/Early%20Childhood%20Bilingualism%20-%20Perils%20and%20Possibilities,%20Fred%20Genesee,%20April%2009.pdf.
Paradis, Michel. 2004. A Neurolinguistic Theory of Bilingualism. Amsterdam, Philadelphia, PA: John Benjamins.
Pavlenko, Aneta. 2009. Conceptual representation in the bilingual lexicon and second language vocabulary learning. In: Aneta Pavlenko (ed), The Bilingual Mental Lexicon: Interdisciplinary Approaches. Bristol, Buffalo, Toronto: Multilingual Matters, 125-160.
Bernstein Ratner, Nan; Berko Gleason, Jean. 2004. Psycholinguistics. Encyclopedia of Neuroscience, 1199-1204. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-008045046-9.01893-3.
Scovel, T. 1998. Psycholinguistics. Oxford, New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Spitzer, M. 2012. Jak uczy się mózg. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
Źylińska, M. 2013. Neurodydaktyka, czyli nauczanie i uczenie się przyjazne mózgowi. Wyspa Wydawnictwo i Ośrodek Innowacji Edukacyjnych.

Term 2023:

None

Term 2024:

Richards, J.C. 2015. Key Issues in Language Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Tanner, R., Green, C. 1998. Tasks for teacher education. A reflective approach. Pearson Longman.
Thaine, C. 2010. Teacher training essential. Workshops for professional development. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Komorowska, H. 2009. Metodyka nauczania języków obcych. Warszawa: Fraszka Edukacyjna.
https://pcc.palau.edu/course/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-language-tesol/
https://coerll.utexas.edu/methods/

Notes

Term 2024:

The condition for passing the course is to complete all current tasks during classes and homework and submit a semester paper. 2 unexcused absences are allowed. Each additional absence must be passed during consultations. A medical certificate must be submitted to the instructor within 14 days of returning to classes.

Additional information

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