EKIS303 Teaching and Learning Vocabulary (5 cr)
Description
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
Learning outcomes
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
Additional information
Target group: Advanced level students.
Compulsory prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
- Prerequisite group 2
- EKIA315 Current Issues in Teaching English (5 cr)Not published for this curriculum period
Recommended prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
- Prerequisite group 2
- Basic Studies in English as Optional StudiesNot published for this curriculum period
Study materials
Materials in Moodle
Completion methods
Method 1
Teaching (5 cr)
Readings, pair/group work, analysing learner texts, designing and carrying out a teaching experiment in pairs or in small groups.