Thurgau University of Teacher Education. teacher education – continuing education – research

Courses taught in English at Thurgau University of Teacher Education (PHTG)

Course List Autumn Semester (Week 36 – Week 6)

Central Aspects of Multilingualism 2 ECTS

Foundations of Foreign Language Teaching 2 ECTS

Methodology for Teaching English 1

For secondary level5 ECTS

Professional English / English Language Course for Teachers 2 ECTS

English Language Courses

Levels C1 and C2, 2 courses can be chosen1.5 ECTS each

Visual Arts / Design & Technology / Physical Education Courses

Several Courses on offer (German / English)1–1.5 ECTS each

Teaching Practice

International and / or Swiss public schools, 2 weeks4 ECTS

Course «Switzerland – Nature, Culture and Society»

Incl. excursions; offered by the PH Zurich, travel costs involved4 ECTS

German Intensive Course in September

Offered by the University of Konstanz6 ECTS

British and American Studies Literature Course1

Offered by the University of Konstanz6 ECTS

British and American Studies Linguistics Course1

Offered by the University of Konstanz6 ECTS

1PHTG will advise you on which course(s) to attend upon your arrival and in accordance with your PHTG course schedule.

A maximum of 30 ECTS can be chosen per semester.

See reverse for a more extensive range of courses offered during the spring semester.

ContactThurgau University of Teacher Education

Unterer Schulweg 3

CH-8280 Kreuzlingen

Tel: +41 (0)71 678 56 56

E-Mail: international.office@phtg.ch

Course List Spring Semester (Week 8 – Week 27)

Heterogeneity and Integration 2 ECTS

Global and Intercultural Learning in the context of Sustainable Development

In cooporation with the University of Hawaii, USA2 ECTS

Doing Philosophy for Children 2 ECTS

Applied Research Skills in Education 3 ECTS

An Eye on Switzerland

A mainly excursion-based course on Swiss education, history and culture 1 ECTS

Stone and Metal Age in Practice (subject to availability)

An applied history project, incl. one week off campus (excursion)2.5 ECTS

Methodology for Teaching English 2

For secondary school level3 ECTS

Methodology for Teaching English to Young Learners

For primary school level2 ECTS

Approaches to Modern Foreign Language Teaching 2 ECTS

English Language Courses

Levels B2, C1 and C2, 2 courses can be chosen1.5 ECTS each

German Beginner’s Course (subject to availability) 2 ECTS

Intensive Week: Storytelling and Puppetry

A hands-on arts project week in cooperation with the University of Winchester, UK1 ECTS

Intensive Week: Arts Intergration in Education 2 ECTS

Additional Sports 1 ECTS

Visual Arts / Design & Technology / Physical Education Courses

Several Courses on offer (German / English)1–1.5 ECTS each

Teaching Placement

International and / or Swiss public schools; 3 weeks, different age groups5 ECTS

British and American Studies Literature Course2

Offered by the University of Konstanz6 ECTS

British and American Studies Linguistics Course2

Offered by the University of Konstanz6 ECTS

2PHTG will advise you on which course(s) to attend upon your arrival and in accordance with your PHTG course schedule.

A maximum of 30 ECTS can be chosen per semester.