Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas

Didática do Espanhol II

Code

722160030

Academic unit

Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas

Department

Línguas, Culturas e Literaturas Modernas

Credits

5

Teacher in charge

Alberto Madrona Fernandez

Weekly hours

3 letivas + 1 tutorial

Teaching language

Spanish

Objectives

a) To develop further the task-based approach.
b) To develop further the error concept and its meaning in the communicative approach.
c) To develop a general overview on the importance of the evaluation.
d) To have a critical understanding of the contemporary uses of digital technology with regard to the implications for teaching and learning.
e) To develop the concept of critical and constructive classroom observation and its advantages.

Prerequisites

None.

Subject matter

a) Task-based approach to TSFL.
b) Principles of error production and correction in a communicative approach.
c) Critical analysis of different ways of evaluating.
d) Critical analysis of examples of teaching practice.
e) Observation tasks and techniques.
f) Critical analysis of textbook suggestions to deal with language-and-culture.

Bibliography

Sánchez, J. e Santos, I. (eds.). (2004). Vademécum para la formación de profesores. Enseñar español como segunda lengua (L2) / lengua extranjera (LE). Madrid: SGEL
Croll, P. (1995). La observación sistemática en el aula. Madrid: La Muralla S.A.
Zanón, J. (coord.) (1999). La enseñanza del español mediante tareas. Madrid: Edinumen
Arrate, G. (2011). Las tecnologías de la información en la enseñanza del español. Madrid: ArcoLibros
Ribas, R. e D’Aquino, A. (2004). ¿Cómo corregir errores y no equivocarse en el intento? Madrid: Edelsa

Teaching method

The course will combine theoretical and practical sessions, including presentation, demonstration, practical activities, group discussion and reflection on the topics studied. Priority is given to the practical implementation of theory, interaction and active participation of the students, working individually and in groups.

Evaluation method

Students will carry out small individual assignments throughout the semester (30%) and will prepare a project on one of the course contents (60%). Regular contribution during classes will be subject to assessment.

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