Teaching of English Language and Literature in Combination Catholic University in Ružomberok

Overview

The graduate of the Teaching of English Language and Literature in Combination programme from Catholic University in Ružomberok masters the basic theoretical context of didactics of English language teaching. As a graduate of teacher training programme, s/he understands the socialization and educational process in a broader social science context.

S/he knows the principles of creating and designing the pedagogical environment for the relevant age categories, as well as current school legislation. S/he is able to methodically process specific pedagogical programmes and implement specific programmes for individual parts of the content of education. 

Learning objectives

• To acquire language skills (receptive, productive, interactive) and communication language competencies (grammatical, pragmatic and socio-linguistic) in English at level B2 - C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as the basis for further education of the future teacher in the master's degree. 

• To acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills from the basic disciplines of English linguistics (phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicology) as a basis for further linguistic education at the master's level. T_Z_DSP_1/2020 Page 2 of 11 

• As part of the study of the history and literature of Anglophone countries, to acquire knowledge about their cultural and social life in the past and present. To acquire the basic terminology in the field of literary theory and to acquire skills needed in the analysis and interpretation of literary texts. To get to know literary works by English-speaking authors, to be able to evaluate them, to interpret them in a broader historical, socio-cultural and intercultural context in communication about literature (in the school environment) and in correlation with other types of art. 

• As a preparation for education at the second level of university study, within the undergraduate level to acquire basic professional knowledge of teaching English and literature in primary and secondary schools, in conjunction with both the reflection of personal experience in teaching English and in close connection with pedagogical-psychological, social-scientific, pedagogical-didactic and professional-didactic basis of teaching and in correlation with initial pedagogical practice. 

• To be able to critically evaluate information, to analyse and evaluate primary and secondary texts. To gain experience and skills in writing professional texts based on scientific research, in compliance with the procedural, structural and ethical rules of academic writing.