English Practicum

This course focuses on the practical application of English language skills through hands-on practice. It goes beyond theory by emphasizing the real use of the language in various contexts. The practicum is integrated with courses in the four core areas of English Language Education: Language Skills, Linguistics, Literature, and TEFL and Micro Teaching. It demonstrates how language is used to strengthen students’ theoretical understanding through practice-based and technology-assisted activities.

Description with the course

1. Language Skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing)

The practicum supports the development of language skills through the use of interactive software, audio-visual media, and a digital language laboratory. Students are able to:

• Practice listening through native speaker audio recordings and computer-based exercises.

• Engage in speaking practice with voice recordings and automated feedback.

• Enhance reading skills using interactive digital texts with built-in glossaries.

• Improve writing skills through grammar and writing style correction platforms.

  Practicum Activities:

• TOEFL listening section simulation

• Individual presentations with recording and self-evaluation

• Group discussions via online forums based on LMS

• Academic essay writing using grammar checker software (e.g., Grammarly, Hemingway)

  
  

  
  

2, Linguistics (Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantic, Pragmatics

Description:

The practicum is used as a space for exploring linguistic phenomena through linguistic software and corpus data. Students analyze language structure, phonetic features, and meaning based on real-world data.

Practicum Activities:

• Phonetic analysis using Praat software (for sound visualization and analysis)
• Morphological and syntactic analysis of sentences using corpus texts
• Pragmatic studies through dialogue interpretation and interactive videos
• Semantic discussions based on authentic texts from mass media

3. Literature (Prose, Poetry and Drama)

Practicum Activities:

• Poetry reading with voice recordings and stylistic analysis

• Interactive discussions and debates based on literary excerpts

• Dramatization of play scenes using a mini studio

• Analysis of symbolism and themes in novels using digital tools (e.g., Voyant Tools)

4. TEFL and Micro Teaching

Description:

This practicum serves as a platform for microteaching practice and the exploration of foreign language teaching strategies. Students design and implement lesson plans (RPP) and utilize digital media to support the teaching and learning process.

Practicum Activities:

• Teaching simulations with video recordings for evaluation

• Development of interactive teaching materials (instructional videos, e-modules)

• Peer teaching with feedback from lecturers and fellow students

• Practice of Classroom English in various teaching scenarios

Practicum Schedule