Courses

The objective of the course is to provide students with a fundamental insight into the didactics of German as an academic discipline. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to define the core concepts of the discipline, explain the development of foreign language didactics, characterize alternative teaching methods and various learning strategies in foreign language learning, and describe methods and procedures for developing basic language skills (speaking, writing, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension). Furthermore, students will be able to apply theoretical concepts in the practical development of basic language skills, analyze German language textbooks and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, demonstrate various teaching methods, justify their choice for a specific topic and target language proficiency level, as well as evaluate the learning outcomes of their peers and substantiate their feedback. Attention will also be paid to the integration of modern technologies into the development of key language competencies and to enhancing student engagement (e.g., using mobile phones, tablets, interactive whiteboards, digital applications, and online tools for language teaching and learning). Individual sessions will also address current topics in foreign language didactics in line with the current curriculum framework, contemporary debates in professional educational circles, and the latest findings in teaching and learning methodology (including potential cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports [MŠMT], the National Institute for Education [NPI ČR], foreign language textbook publishers, organizations supporting German language education, journals for foreign language teachers, magazines for learners, etc.).