EN-157 English Literature, Culture and Didactics 1

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Master's 5-Year Programme in Teacher Education, level 5-10

Teaching language

English

Course contents

The course has the following focus: Training in analysing and assessing texts from various genres and conveying these texts to the pupils. The course gives an introduction to English didactics with a variety of English fiction and prose from the English-speaking world. The students will be stimulated to analyse texts and themes for youth and increase their insight into society and culture, past and present. There will be focus on adaptation of varied activities and methods. There will be focus on the role of the English teacher.

There will be focus on preparation for practice, planning and implementation of teaching followed by assessment.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: The student

• has knowledge about the National Curriculum, national tests, mapping tools and teaching aids for English as a subject, and is able to use formative assessment

• is familiar with literature and other cultural expressions that can be used in the teaching of children and youth at level 5-10

• is familiar with research and development work relevant for English as a subject at level 5-10

• has knowledge about ways of life, society, history and cultural expressions in English speaking countries adapted to their foreign language proficiency, as well as insight into language stimulating use of texts when teaching at level 5-10

• has knowledge about basic skills for learning and development and processes that enhance these skills in English

• has knowledge about norms for academic writing and responsible use of sources

• understands the learning potential of different learning arenas, for example artistic/aesthetic expressions, group projects and digital media

Skills: The student

• is able to use English confidently and independently orally and in writing

• is able to plan and lead varying and differentiated learning activities, including digital, that enhance in-depth learning and development of the basic skills at level 5-10

• is able to discuss, orally and in writing, a selection of fiction and non-fiction relevant at level 5-10

• is able to assemble and adapt information about social issues and cultural matters suited for teaching at level 5-10

• is able to use the digital learning arena to enhance language learning and teaching English at the initial training and level 5-10

General competence: The student

• is able to teach relevant fiction and non-fiction and communicate in English in a way that is adapted to level 5-10

• is able to reflect on his/her own learning and teaching practice in the light of fundamental ethical values and the school’s responsibility for the personal development of children and youth

• is able to work independently and together with colleagues to prepare for the pupils’ learning and development

• is able to maintain and develop his/her own literary, cultural and didactic competence

Examination requirements

The 70% mandatory attendance requirement must be met. The practice period must be completed and passed. For students taking the course as a single standing module, a didactic assignment replacing the practice, must be assessed as a pass.

Teaching methods

There will be a variety of teaching methods in large and small groups. There will be focus on student activities like group work, oral and written assignments, as well as digital work. There is a 70 % mandatory attendance requirement. A practice period of 20 days is included for students in the teacher education.

The workload is estimated at 400 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module

For students taking single standing modules: completed teacher education aimed at primary or secondary school, and the prerequisites of the course, if there are any specified.

Assessment methods and criteria

A portfolio exam with three components. All three parts must be assessed as a pass. Graded assessment. Further information about the portfolio will be given when the semester starts.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
EN-137 – English Literature, Culture and Didactics ( 5.-10. level )	15
EN-909 – English 2-A Literature, cultural studies and didactics	15