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Master's programme in Teacher Education (120 cp)

Subject 1: English

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  • English Didactics: Selected Topics

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    • 17476 Seminar
      Ausgewählte Themen der Englischdidaktik: A Positive Approach to Language Teaching (ISS/GYM) (Michaela Sambanis)
      Schedule: Di 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-14)
      Location: K 31/102 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Comments

      This seminar introduces Positive Language Pedagogy, an approach rooted in Positive Psychology and strength-based didactics. Participants will engage with key theories and empirical findings. They will explore how concepts like the PERMA model (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment), growth mindset, and appreciative communication can enhance both learner and teacher well-being. Through interactive activities and reflective practice, the course demonstrates how positive language teaching practices can foster motivation, resilience, and a supportive classroom climate—especially in secondary and upper-secondary (Gymnasium) settings. The seminar combines theoretical input with hands-on experimentation and encourages participants to critically reflect on how to implement these principles in their future language classrooms.

      Reading recommendation:
      Students are encouraged to read the Happy Learning resource book (Sambanis/Ludwig 2024, Hueber-Verlag) before or during the seminar. The book offers a practical introduction to key concepts of Positive Pedagogy and will be referenced regularly throughout the course. Reading it will support your understanding of the theoretical foundations and provide hands-on ideas for implementing positive practices in the English classroom.

    • 17477 Seminar
      Ausgewählte Themen der Englischdidaktik: Digital Tools in English Language Teaching (ISS/GYM) (Christian Ludwig)
      Schedule: Di 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-14)
      Location: K 31/102 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Comments

      Digital technology and artificial intelligence are integral parts of the modern world, profoundly shaping the experiences of today’s teenage generation. Growing up in an era dominated by the digital landscape presents both unique opportunities and challenges. This course begins by examining what it means to grow up in the digital age, considering the impact of technology on young people’s lives.

      The course then explores innovative ways to incorporate digital tools into the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. By leveraging technology, educators can foster greater collaboration, enhance communication, and encourage more interactive, authentic, and engaging language learning experiences.

      Taking a project-based approach, students will also delve into the potential risks and dangers associated with the digital and AI age – such as bias, cyberbullying, misinformation, privacy concerns, and the impact of screen time on mental health. By addressing these issues, students will develop a deeper understanding of how to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
    • 17478 Seminar
      Ausgewählte Themen der Englischdidaktik: AI in English Language Teaching (ISS/GYM) (Christian Ludwig)
      Schedule: Do 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-16)
      Location: KL 29/207 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Comments

      This course is for everyone interested in understanding how AI can be meaningfully used in English language teaching. We’ll start by exploring what AI is, how it works, and why it’s important to be aware of potential bias in AI systems.

      We’ll look at what AI literacy means for both teachers and students, and how it can support effective language learning. The course offers practical ideas for using AI in lesson planning, creating materials, and meeting diverse learning needs. You’ll also explore ways to use AI with students to help them develop all key language skills and competences in line with your curriculum.

      Through a mix of input, hands-on activities, and reflection, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to use AI thoughtfully, creatively, and responsibly in your teaching.
    • 17479 Seminar
      Ausgewählte Themen der Englischdidaktik: Education for Democracy: Supporting Language Learners’ Autonomy (GS/ISS/GYM) (Katja Heim)
      Schedule: Do 12:00-14:00, zusätzliche Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2025-10-16)
      Location: 2.2058 Seminarraum (Fabeckstr. 23/25)

      Comments

      What does it imply if we say that we want to support learners’ autonomy? A frequent association is a scene in which every learner works individually, without any help, any bonds and any obligations. That is not what is meant here. Supporting language learners’ autonomy is an aim formulated in the central European document on language learning, the Common European Framework of References for Languages. The concept of autonomy used here is not individualistic but considers learners as members of communities. The aim is thus to develop not only responsibility for learning at an individual level but also responsibility within groups of learners. This aims to enable learners to uphold a democratic Europe, in which citizens interact internationally and engage in peaceful discourse.

      In this course, we will look at strategies for developing language learner autonomy within school-based English lessons and will consider important issues, such as the balance between structure and freedom, types of interactions in class, target language use, assessment, and inclusion.

      Throughout the course, we will connect theory and practice, will analyse lesson sequences, and will develop small-scale action research projects in preparation for your term papers.

      Parts of this course will be taught online. Dates for on-site and online sessions will be announced in class. The first two sessions will be on-site.

  • Learner Language English

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    • 54960I Language Course
      Learner Language I - Effective Teacher Talk (Katherine Bull)
      Schedule: Mi 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-15)
      Location: KL 23/216 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      The module Lernersprache is comprised of two distinct courses: the course "Effective Teacher Talk" is indicated by the Roman numeral I; the course "Working with Learner Texts" is indicated by the Roman numeral II. You can choose any combination of the two courses from the parallel options (if there are any). In other words, any part I can be combined with any part II.

      Comments

      Anmeldung nur in Campus Management (nicht über das Anmeldeformular der ZE Sprachenzentrum)

    • 54961I Language Course
      Learner Language I - Effective Teacher Talk (Katherine Bull)
      Schedule: Fr 08:00-10:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-17)
      Location: KL 25/104 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      The module Lernersprache is comprised of two distinct courses: the course "Effective Teacher Talk" is indicated by the Roman numeral I; the course "Working with Learner Texts" is indicated by the Roman numeral II. You can choose any combination of the two courses from the parallel options. In other words, any part I can be combined with any part II.

      Comments

      Anmeldung nur in Campus Management (nicht über das Anmeldeformular der ZE Sprachenzentrum)

    • 54962I Language Course
      Learner Language I - Effective Teacher Talk (Matthew Emery)
      Schedule: Mo 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-13)
      Location: L 23/25 Medienunterstützter Unterrichtsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      The module Lernersprache is comprised of two distinct courses: the course "Effective Teacher Talk" is indicated by the Roman numeral I; the course "Working with Learner Texts" is indicated by the Roman numeral II. You can choose any combination of the two courses from the parallel options. In other words, any part I can be combined with any part II.

      Comments

      Anmeldung nur in Campus Management (nicht über das Anmeldeformular der ZE Sprachenzentrum)

    • 54963I Language Course
      Learner Language I - Effective Teacher Talk (Matthew Emery)
      Schedule: Di 08:00-10:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-14)
      Location: L 23/25 Medienunterstützter Unterrichtsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      The module Lernersprache is comprised of two distinct courses: the course "Effective Teacher Talk" is indicated by the Roman numeral I; the course "Working with Learner Texts" is indicated by the Roman numeral II. You can choose any combination of the two courses from the parallel options (if there are any). In other words, any part I can be combined with any part II.

      Comments

      Anmeldung nur in Campus Management (nicht über das Anmeldeformular der ZE Sprachenzentrum)

    • 54960II Language Course
      Learner Language II - Working with Learner Texts (Katherine Bull)
      Schedule: Di 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-14)
      Location: L 202 (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      The module Lernersprache is comprised of two distinct courses: the course "Effective Teacher Talk" is indicated by the Roman numeral I; the course "Working with Learner Texts" is indicated by the Roman numeral II. You can choose any combination of the two courses from the parallel options (if there are any). In other words, any part I can be combined with any part II.

      Comments

      Anmeldung nur in Campus Management (nicht über das Anmeldeformular der ZE Sprachenzentrum)

    • 54961II Language Course
      Learner Language II - Working with Learner Texts (Katherine Bull)
      Schedule: Fr 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-17)
      Location: KL 25/104 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      The module Lernersprache is comprised of two distinct courses: the course "Effective Teacher Talk" is indicated by the Roman numeral I; the course "Working with Learner Texts" is indicated by the Roman numeral II. You can choose any combination of the two courses from the parallel options (if there are any). In other words, any part I can be combined with any part II.

      Comments

      Anmeldung nur in Campus Management (nicht über das Anmeldeformular der ZE Sprachenzentrum)

    • 54962II Language Course
      Learner Language II - Working with Learner Texts (Katherine Bull)
      Schedule: Di 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-14)
      Location: L 202 (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      The module Lernersprache is comprised of two distinct courses: the course "Effective Teacher Talk" is indicated by the Roman numeral I; the course "Working with Learner Texts" is indicated by the Roman numeral II. You can choose any combination of the two courses from the parallel options. In other words, any part I can be combined with any part II.

      Comments

      Anmeldung nur in Campus Management (nicht über das Anmeldeformular der ZE Sprachenzentrum)

    • 54963II Language Course
      Learner Language II - Working with Learner Texts (Matthew Emery)
      Schedule: Mi 10:00-12:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-15)
      Location: KL 24/105 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      The module Lernersprache is comprised of two distinct courses: the course "Effective Teacher Talk" is indicated by the Roman numeral I; the course "Working with Learner Texts" is indicated by the Roman numeral II. You can choose any combination of the two courses from the parallel options (if there are any). In other words, any part I can be combined with any part II.

      Comments

      Anmeldung nur in Campus Management (nicht über das Anmeldeformular der ZE Sprachenzentrum)

  • Writing and Oral Language Skills in the Classroom (English)

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    • 54964I Language Course
      Written and Oral Language Competence in Teaching I (Katherine Bull)
      Schedule: Mi 12:00-14:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-15)
      Location: KL 23/216 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      Voraussetzung: Erfolgreicher Abschluss des Moduls "Lernersprache - Englisch"

      The module Schriftliche und mündliche Sprachkompetenz im Unterricht is comprised of two distinct courses: part one (Intercultural Topics) is indicated by the Roman numeral I; part two (Media, Literature & Language Learning) is indicated by the Roman numeral II. You can choose any combination of the two parts from the parallel options (if there are any). In other words, any part I can be combined with any part II.

      Comments

      Anmeldung nur in Campus Management (nicht über das Anmeldeformular der ZE Sprachenzentrum)

    • 54964II Language Course
      Written and Oral Language Competence in Teaching II (Peter Stear)
      Schedule: Di 14:00-16:00 (Class starts on: 2025-10-14)
      Location: KL 25/121b Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Additional information / Pre-requisites

      Voraussetzung: Erfolgreicher Abschluss des Moduls "Lernersprache - Englisch"

      The module Schriftliche und mündliche Sprachkompetenz im Unterricht is comprised of two distinct courses: part one (Intercultural Topics) is indicated by the Roman numeral I; part two (Media, Literature & Language Learning) is indicated by the Roman numeral II. You can choose any combination of the two parts from the parallel options (if there are any). In other words, any part I can be combined with any part II.

      Comments

      Anmeldung nur in Campus Management (nicht über das Anmeldeformular der ZE Sprachenzentrum)

  • Specialization Module D2: Literary Studies: Periods - Genres - Concepts

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    • 16199 Seminar
      Textanalyse mit R für die Geisteswissenschaften (Lisa Poggel)
      Schedule: Termine siehe LV-Details (Class starts on: 2025-10-14)
      Location: JK 26/101 (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

      Comments

      Dieses Seminar vermittelt grundlegende praktische Kenntnisse der Textanalyse mit der Programmiersprache R. Der Fokus liegt auf der Verarbeitung und Analyse geisteswissenschaftlicher Daten. Das Seminar richtet sich insbesondere an Studierende ohne Programmiererfahrung und vermittelt neben Verfahren der Textanalyse und des Text Mining auch Grundlagen der Programmierung mit R. R kommt als besonders einstiegsfreundliche Programmiersprache vermehrt auch in geisteswissenschaftlichen Forschungsprojekten zur Anwendung, beispielsweise bei der quantitativen Textanalyse, in der digitalen Stilometrie, bei der Autorschaftserkennung oder zur Analyse und Visualisierung historischer Korrespondenznetzwerke. Das Seminar setzt keine Programmiererfahrung voraus. Es richtet sich explizit an Studierende aller Institute des Fachbereichs ›Philosophie und Geisteswissenschaften‹.

  • Modules w/o courses in this semester

    11 Modules
    • Specialization Module D3: Colonial and Postcolonial Literatures 0546aA1.10
    • Specialization Module D4: Culture - Gender - Media 0546aA1.11
    • Specialization Module D5: Sociolinguistics and Varieties 0546aA1.12
    • Specialization Module D6: Structure of English 0546aA1.13
    • Specialization Module D7: Semantics and Pragmatics 0546aA1.14
    • Specialization Module D8: Language Change 0546aA1.15
    • English Didactics: Development, Research, and Evaluation (Variation 1) 0546aA1.4
    • English Didactics: Development, Research, and Evaluation (Variation 2) 0546aA1.5
    • Student Teaching Lab: English (Subject 1) 0546aA1.6
    • Methods for Teaching English 0546aA1.7
    • Specialization Module D1: Modernity and Alterity in the Literatures of Medieval Britain 0546aA1.8