Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Course Topics
The course will cover the following topics: Integrated language education (ILE) as exemplified by schools in Ladin-speaking areas of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano; The principles of integrated language teaching; The teaching materials used in schools in Ladin-speaking areas.

Teaching format
group work individual work lectures

Educational objectives
Knowledge and understanding To be familiar with and understand the various points for consideration and methodological approaches Ability to apply knowledge and understanding Ability to reflect independently on the content covered and to apply it to teaching practice Independence of judgement Ability to reflect on, discuss and explore the topics covered Communication skills Ability to present the content learnt orally and in writing Learning skills Ability to explore and develop the topics learnt independently.

Assessment
The examination consists of a practical and an oral component: Practical component: students develop a teaching project, applying the principles of integrated language teaching. Supplementary oral examination: this aims to assess the students’ reflection on their experience and/or the course content and to discuss the practical component.

Evaluation criteria
Marking on a scale of 30. For the written examination, the following aspects are taken into account and assessed: accuracy and correctness of content, relevance, logical progression and originality of the written work, clarity in the description of the analysis, appropriate use of vocabulary, critical analysis skills, and the ability to re-examine and reflect. For the final interview, the following are taken into account: accuracy of answers, appropriate use of vocabulary, and ability to reflect.