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Comparative Linguistics, Second-Language Acquisition and Didactics

Semester 2 · 13415 · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Ladin section · 10CP · IT · LLD · DE


The module is designed as a linguistic module with a focus on the didactics of Italian and German in Ladin schools, language comparison and the Ladin language and culture.

Lecturers: Paul Videsott, Rico Mathias Cathomas, Francesca Mercuri, Renata Zanin Scaratti

Teaching Hours: 78
Lab Hours: 20
Mandatory Attendance: In accordance with the regulation

Course Topics
See the individual course modules.

Propaedeutic courses
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Teaching format
Lectures and LAB

Educational objectives
In the courses on the didactics of German and Italian at Ladin schools, students should acquire the ability to plan, develop and implement language support measures for language lessons based on knowledge of the different forms of language acquisition, which take into account the circumstances of German and Italian lessons at Ladin schools. Students should gain an insight into the most important structural similarities and differences between the Ladin, Italian and German languages. Students should gain an in-depth overview of the possibilities and didactic means of dealing with topics relating to the Ladin language and culture in Ladin schools and kindergartens. Expected learning outcomes and competences: Knowledge and understanding: Solid knowledge of the topics covered in the courses; understanding of the underlying general phenomena Application of knowledge and understanding Ability to implement what has been learnt in concrete professional practice Independent judgement expressed through the ability to reflect on, discuss and deepen the content covered and through the use of appropriate and scientifically rigorous language in oral and written statements Communication skills: Being able to make strategic decisions and communicate them in a student-appropriate way; being able to clarify successful learning and support arrangements in L2/L3 through competence-orientated task development. Learning strategies: Being able to find answers to related and further questions on the basis of acquired knowledge and competences.

Assessment
Periodic review of knowledge within the framework of the courses; assessment of practical work assignments; final module examination, which may consist of the results of several partial examinations (written or oral).

Evaluation criteria
Criteria for the assessment of the written examination: - Completeness - Deepening and reflection - Clarity of argumentation - Correctness of content and language In the event of a negative assessment of the overall module, any positively assessed parts of the module will be credited the next time you take the module examination. Please note, however, that a negative assessment will also be included in the count of examination attempts in this case. According to the examination regulations, three attempts without passing will result in a block for three examination dates. (see also Article 6, Paragraph 4 of the current examination regulations).

Required readings

See the individual course modules.




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This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals.

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Modules

Semester 2 · 13415A · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Ladin section · 3CP · IT

Module A — Italian Language Teaching at Ladin Schools

The teaching of the basic principles of Italian didactics in Ladin schools and the critical and conscious analysis of teaching materials.

Lecturers: Francesca Mercuri

Teaching Hours: 24
Lab Hours: 0

Course Topics
- Language education in primary and pre-primary schools - Teaching Italian L2: basic concepts - acquisition / learning - stages of Second Language Acquisition and syllabus of Italian L2 - interlanguage - language competences and skills - Language skills (listening, reading, speaking / interaction, writing) and reflection on language - Strategies, tools, tasks and techniques for experiencing linguistic situations - Glottodidactic play as a resource for extending and consolidating language skills - Planning, analysis and reflection of pathways for learning/acquisition of Italian - Manuals in use and online resources

Teaching format
Lecture with exercises, plenary discussions and personal contributions

Required readings

Lecture slides, worksheet, supplementary reference materials (in hard copy and online) available on TEAMS.

Further information will be provided during the course.



Supplementary readings

on request



Semester 2 · 13415B · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Ladin section · 2CP · DE

Module B — German Language Teaching at Ladin Schools

The course is based on the legal requirements (framework guidelines for Ladin primary schools in South Tyrol). It enables students - on the basis of scientific findings on L1 and L2 acquisition and multilingualism - to plan, develop, implement and reflect on language support measures for DaM/DaZ/DaF in primary schools.

Lecturers: Renata Zanin Scaratti

Teaching Hours: 24
Lab Hours: 0

Semester 2 · 13415C · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Ladin section · 3CP · LLD

Module C — Comparative Grammar of the Ladin School Languages

The course provides an overview of the parallels and structural differences between the languages Ladin, Italian, German and where relevant also English. It also addresses the characteristics and consequences of local language contact, which often causes grammar structure upheaval in the example of majority languages.

Lecturers: Paul Videsott

Teaching Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0

Semester 2 · 13415D · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - Ladin section · 2CP · LLD

Module D — Ladin Language and Culture, Multilingual Language Teaching (Lab.)

The main purpose of this teaching is to acquire specific profession-al competences related to the teaching of Ladin and the use of integrated language teaching in primary schools and kindergar-dens.

Lecturers: Rico Mathias Cathomas

Teaching Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 20

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