EKIS303 Teaching and Learning Vocabulary (5 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2021-2022, 2022-2023

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

Recommended prerequisites

Study materials

Materials in Moodle

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Active participation in class, teaching experiment and final paper
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Active participation in class, teaching experiment and final paper
Language:
English
Study methods:

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

Study materials:
Materials in Moodle

Teaching