EN-217 Engelsk språk og læring

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

One-year programme in English (from the advanced teacher education) or the equivalent.

Course contents

The course focuses on the teaching of English as a foreign language in Norwegian schools. The students will get insight into contrasts between Norwegian and English that often create problems to pupils who are learning English. Particular emphasis will be put on learning and teaching strategies in accordance with current curriculum plans for primary education. Challenges pertaining to the teaching of English in a multicultural and multilingual school will also be reflected in the course.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:
Upon completion of the course the student has acquired

• specific knowledge about the most important contrasts between Norwegian and English and their importance in foreign language teaching and learning

• in-depth knowledge about theories on language acquisition, including those that have been particularly influential to foreign language teaching in Norwegian schools

• knowledge about learning and teaching strategies in accordance with current curriculum plans

• knowledge about language didactic research and research methods regarding English as a subject in Norwegian schools

Skills:
Upon completion of the course the student can

• account for the most important contrasts between Norwegian and English and their importance in foreign language teaching and learning

• account for key factors and theories in foreign language teaching and learning

• critically evaluate different language acquisition theories

• apply this knowledge didactically and thoughtfully in accordance with current curriculum plans

• apply relevant methods in language didactic research

General competence:
Upon completion of the course the student can

• use his/her knowledge as a basis for further studies in language didactics and R&D work

• use his/her knowledge and skills in work related to teaching, communication, supervision and/or public information

Examination requirements

The following requirements must be met:
One obligatory essay and one oral presentation must be assessed as a pass. Practice at level 5-10 must be completed and passed. Attendance requirement: 80% compulsory attendance.

Teaching methods

Lectures and group work. Continuous and active participation. Attendance of 80% required to sit for the exam in the course. The workload is estimated to 270 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

Assessment methods and criteria

4-hour written examination. Graded assessment.

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-447 – English Language and Learning	10
EN-221 – Engelskfaget i norsk skole	10
EN-430 – English Language and Learning	7.5