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Developing writing as a key communication skill
Skřivanová, Martina ; Švermová, Dagmar (advisor) ; Nečasová, Pavla (referee)
Developing writing as a key communication skill Abstract The thesis focuses on the development of writing, with special emphasis being put on the mandatory written essay that is required as a part of the foreign language maturita exam. The opening chapters introduce the definition of writing skill and theoretically propose ways to improve and develop the skill, as well as examine the factors that influence its quality. Further methods and approaches centered on writing are suggested to be utilised in lessons. Furthermore, RWCT methods along with creative writing techniques are presented. These particular methods are observed in the research following two control groups of students and their writing skills development. The aim was to juxtapose and compare the groups in question, with one of the groups being subjected to alternative methods. It also aims to analyse a textbook in terms of featured exercises in regards to the writing skill development. A presentation of suitable activities that could be used in classes to improve the quality of writing is an essential part of the thesis, as well as the examination of related curricular documents in the Czech educational system, especially concerning the maturita exam. Keywords: communication skills, writing as a productive skill, German language writing...
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The state of pronunciation skills of selected consonants among the students at the commencement of bachelor degree.
Kokešová, Michaela ; Nečasová, Pavla (advisor) ; Švermová, Dagmar (referee)
This Bachelor thesis deals with the ability to correctly pronounce certain German consonants. The aim of this thesis is to ascertain the pronunciation abilities of new students of German studies on the Faculty of Education of Charles University. German and Czech consonant system is thoroughly described and compared in the theoretical part of this thesis. Difficult phenomena are listed, described and analyzed by the method of auditory analysis of students' recordings in the practical part. The studied phenomena were the phone Ich-Laut in the words welcher and Veilchen, Ach- Laut in suchen, dachte, nach and macht, Ang-Laut in ging, Jünglinge, Fasching and bringt, consonantal /r/ in the words grüßten, fragten, April, elongating /h/ in ihr, blüht and geht, asipiration in Wald, schönste, April and Oktober, and assimilation in words Veilchen, wird, gelb, webt and sind. Only the assimilation of voice (not articulation) was examined. The results were classified on the scale correct-good-wrong. The most difficult was the phone Ang-Laut, because the consonants appears in Czech only as an allophone of /n/ directly before the consonants /k/ and /g/. In German it's an autonomous phone. The elongating /h/ (Dehnungs-H) was pronounced correctly. Words with the change of voice in the end of the word were pronounced...
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Usage of Tablets in German Language Teaching
Habartová, Eliška ; Nečasová, Pavla (advisor) ; Švermová, Dagmar (referee)
The master thesis deals with the topic of including and using tablets in the process of the German language teaching. In its first three chapters, it lays down the basic facts and observation relevant to the usage of a tablet as a teaching aid. Furthermore, two methods of research were carried out in its practical part, namely questionnaire research and action research. This thesis is aimed at presenting a cohesive description of the possibilities of didactic and methodical usage of tablets in the process of foreign language teaching, particularly then in the German language teaching. The result of the questionnaire research showed, that tablets do not have its established position even in the schools that have already got them. It also revealed, that the frequency of usage tablets in foreign language teaching was quite low, but the pupils perceived it as sufficient.
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Michael Ende: Momo, James Krüss: Timm Thaler, or the Traded Laughter, Cornelia Funke: The Thief Lord. Interpretation of literary pieces and comparison of these interpretations. Didactic adaptation of the novel Momo
Blažková, Tereza ; Bučková, Tamara (advisor) ; Švermová, Dagmar (referee)
In the theoretical part, this diploma thesis deals with a literary analysis and comparison of books Momo, Timm Thaler, or the Traded Laughter and The Thief Lord. The pieces of work are analysed on the basis of their common features. Such features include the main characters, and the magical motifs which affect real life situations. The partial subjects of observation are film versions of the works. The thesis is concluded by the practical part addressing a didactic adaptation of the novel Momo; including worksheets and other teaching aids designed for pupils of elementary schools and grammar schools. The teaching aids are based on the theory and involve a didactic analysis, methodical analysis and time plans for their utilization in German language classes. KEYWORDS Children's literature, Momo, Michael Ende, Timm Thaler, James Krüss, The Thief Lord, Cornelia Funke, magic elements in literature, The didactics of children's literature.
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Issue of teaching the pronunciation of the German language at Czech primary schools
Habánová, Eva ; Nečasová, Pavla (advisor) ; Švermová, Dagmar (referee)
This master thesis deals with the teaching of pronunciation in primary schools in the Czech Republic. The theoretical thesis explains the importance of pronunciation, of phonetics and of phonology, because of achieving communication skills. It explains terms, that are related with pronunciation, describes phenomena in the German phonetic system, that are difficult for Czechs, and discusses methods of teaching German pronunciation in the context of primary school. It also points out that the inclusion of teaching German pronunciation is insufficient in RVP and very diverse in the school educational plans. The practical part of the thesis introduces three textbook files and analyses the degree of the inclusion of pronunciation in their concepts. Afterwards, it shows research that took place in five classes in primary school. It conducts observations and interviews with teachers in this research. The mastery of the very difficult German sounds by the pupils was found out. Finally, the results of the research in all classes are compared. The results of the research show that there is some connection between the teacher's teaching skills and the pupil's pronunciation skills. However, pupils don't manage the pronunciation of German sounds after two years of learning German. KEYWORDS German as a foreign...
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Linking social novel and fantasy on an example of Kirsten Boie. Didactic adaptation of the novel "Alhambra"
Krulová, Tereza ; Bučková, Tamara (advisor) ; Švermová, Dagmar (referee)
Thesis covering topic of Linking social novel and fantasy on an example of Kirsten Boie. Didactic adaptation of the novel "Alhambra" deals with the use of literature in foreign language teaching. The theoretical part discusses its overall contribution to the development of key skills of mastering a foreign language for a student, on the conditions and rules for its use in class. Literature used in class may represent a new source of information about the target language and society that uses it, so it can be used also for multicultural education and with cross-subject projects. The second part deals with the personality of Kirsten Boie and her art, especially the novel "Alhambra" and its theoretical and practical specifics, including a possible contribution to the lesson. In this part an alternative educational material was created, which alone represents a new impetus and a change in the method of teaching for pupils and teachers. Theme and stylistic style of social novel "Alhambra" with historical and fantasy elements doesn't resemble a classic-sounding articles in textbooks, it is thematically attractive for students and arouses curiosity and motivation to read it. Work with the alternative material will deepen not only their foreign language knowledge and skills, but it will gain a new...
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Options of implementation of the project teaching for German language teaching in the first level of elementary school
Havlíčková, Irena ; Nečasová, Pavla (advisor) ; Švermová, Dagmar (referee)
This Diploma thesis deals with the project teaching and with the options of implementation of this method into second language teaching in the first level of elementary schools. Theoretical part of the thesis focuses on history, characteristics, classification, phases, advantages and disadvantages of the project teaching. In the second part, the thesis is based on a five-hour long project called "Berlin entdecken" created by the author and realized in the fifth year of elementary school with the extended second language teaching specialization. The thesis aims to find out students' attitude towards the project teaching. Also, based on a case study, it tries to find out whether the integration of this teaching method is applicable to teaching process among students with different education expectations. The research draws on both quantitative and qualitative methods (i.e. questionnaire, observation, and structured interview). Based on the carried out research, the thesis find out that the project teaching is an appropriate method for second language teaching in the first level of elementary schools. Similarly to other methods, however, the project teaching also has its constraints which need to be taken into consideration. KEYWORDS hands-on teaching perspective, project teaching, second language...
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