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Semestrální metodický kurz k výuce češtiny jako cizího jazyka (on-line kurz)

Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies

Length of study

75 hours

Type of Programme

Microcertificate programmes

Form

Language

Czech

Fee

Free

Annotation

The main aim of the One-Semester Methodological Course on Teaching Czech as a Foreign Language (on-line) is to introduce the specifics of teaching Czech as a foreign language. The course is aimed at deepening knowledge in the field of methodology and didactics with a focus on Czech as a foreign language. It includes work on pronunciation, speaking skills and grammar. The learners will receive new knowledge in the field of socio-cultural and in the field of working with realia in teaching. The focus is on the use of both classical methods in teaching Czech as a foreign language and non-traditional approaches. Learners will also become familiar with European foreign language teaching policy and current language developments in Czech.

Results of learning

Lealearners are able to • learners are able to characterise the basic methods of language teaching • describe structurally the Czech language • name the phonetic aspects of Czech • list and sequence the basic steps of a lesson plan • work with students of different language backgrounds Learners are able to • identify among known teaching methods those that best suit the objectives of his/her pupils/students • create a lesson plan based on the textbook and syllabus • implement a lesson in Czech as a foreign/second language • to be familiar with new developments in the field of teaching Czech as a foreign language, to assess them and to use the relevant ones • use different approaches to grammar interpretation • incorporate basic pronunciation work into teaching Learners are able to • to conduct teaching under the supervision of a methodologist • construct a lesson plan including the use of modern technologies • enrich the basic teaching with the functional involvement of games and interactive assignments • actively develop group dynamics • motivate pupils/students to continue learning through varied error handling • master the didactic skills to adapt or develop reading or listening materials • to integrate speaking skills into the teaching of beginners • to grasp the grammatical phenomena of Czech adequately to the level and needs of their pupils/students

Contact for applicants

moc@ujop.cuni.cz