Bilingual Studies Abroad (Part II) (Block Seminar) - Einzelansicht

 Block: 20-24 May 2019; 11 October 2019, 10-16

This class is a continuation (Part II) of last semester’s Preparing for Bilingual Studies Abroad and consists of the placement itself, either in category C schools in Wales or in primary and secondary schools in England. Living and working in an English-speaking country gives students the opportunity to gain insight into the methods employed in the (early) teaching of a second language. Participating students also derive great benefit from assisting experienced teachers in all other classes in which English is the medium of communication (e.g. history, geography, PE). The placement gives students the chance to carry out their own enquiry projects based on the theories of bilingualism, bilingual education, and concept formation. Having reflected upon the individual elements of teaching methods they have observed in the course of their Welsh and English placements, or upon insights gained from living in the UK, students then evaluate the applicability of what they have experienced to their own future practices as teachers of a foreign language.

Baker, Colin (2011). Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 5th Edition. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters.

As this class is a continuation of last semester’s Preparing for Bilingual Studies Abroad no additional registration is needed.

a) Completion of Bilingual Studies Abroad Part I.

b) Successful completion of application.

According to Erasmus Training Agreement and Guidelines for a School Placement.

In addition to classes at the partner schools, telephone conferences and e-mail exchange, students will participate in block sessions before, during and after the school placements abroad.

MAP 2 LP: written assignment