EKIS303 Teaching and Learning Vocabulary (5 op)

Content

Vocabulary studies from the point of view of teaching and learning English as a second/foreign language. Overview, development and current situation. Various strategies and methods of learning and teaching vocabulary. Analysis on learner texts from the point of view of vocabulary and applying a chosen teaching method in teaching vocabulary in practice

Completion  method

Readings, pair/group work, analysing learner texts, designing and carrying out a teaching experiment in pairs or in small groups.

Assessment details

Active participation in class, teaching experiment and final paper

After completing the course the students will be able to

· assess vocabulary studies from the point of view of teaching and learning English as a second/foreign language

· explain and discuss different trends, strategies and methods of learning and teaching vocabulary

· carry out a basic analysis of learner texts from the point of view of vocabulary and assess learners’ vocabulary knowledge

· apply a chosen teaching method in teaching vocabulary in practice

Target group: Advanced level students.