Self-reflection Report on Language Awareness. Course Reflection

Abstract , 2023 , 13 Pages , Grade: 1

English Language and Literature Studies - Other

This paper is a self-reflection report on various core topics of Language Awareness. The main topic of the summarized course is "What is language awareness?".

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Meeting 1- 06.10.22.
• Meeting 2- 13.10.22..
• Meeting 3- 20.10.22..
• Meeting 4- 27.10.22.
• Meeting 5- 03.11.22.
• Meeting 6- 10.11.22.
• Meeting 7- 17.11.22.
• Meeting 8- 24.11.22.
• Meeting 9- 01.12.22.
• Meeting 10- 15.12.22.
• Meeting 11 - 12.01.22.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This report explores the concept of language awareness within the context of a self-reflection report. The report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the author's personal journey and insights into the subject, drawing upon weekly meetings and individual research.

• The nature and definition of language awareness
• The role of language awareness for both students and teachers
• Different forms of language awareness
• The importance of integrating language awareness into various contexts, such as teaching, learning, and real-life situations
• The potential of media like movies, series, and computer games in fostering language awareness

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Meeting 1- 06.10.22. This meeting introduces the central topic of the course: "What is language awareness?". The author discusses the complexity of defining language awareness, exploring its various facets, including linguistic structures, social and cultural aspects, and the importance of language awareness for both teachers and students.
• Meeting 2- 13.10.22. The author explores the concept of language awareness in relation to student engagement with the language outside of the classroom. The meeting introduces Borg's (1994) model of language awareness for teachers, which is divided into three categories: Awareness of Language, Awareness of Learning, and Awareness of Teaching.
• Meeting 3- 20.10.22. The author discusses the definition of language awareness as presented by the Association for Language Awareness (ALA), emphasizing its focus on explicit knowledge about language and conscious perception and sensitivity. The session also features colleagues' research drafts on various aspects of language awareness.
• Meeting 4- 27.10.22. The author reflects on the presentations that focused on media like movies, series, and computer games, highlighting their potential for increasing exposure to the target language. The meeting explores the need for proper analysis and guidance frameworks to ensure students develop a deeper understanding of linguistic and cultural practices presented in these media.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This report focuses on the key concepts of language awareness, student engagement, teacher development, and the role of media in fostering language learning. It explores the different facets of language awareness, including linguistic structures, social and cultural aspects, and the importance of conscious perception and sensitivity. The report further highlights the potential of movies, series, and computer games in enhancing language awareness but underscores the necessity of providing students with appropriate frameworks for understanding and applying linguistic and cultural practices presented in these media.

• College: University of Linz
• Grade: 1
• Author: Axel Kolbeinsson (Author)
• Publication Year: 2023
• Pages: 13
• Catalog Number: V1334050
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346876669
• ISBN (Book): 9783346876676
• Language: English
• Tags: self-reflection, report, language, awareness, course, reflection