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ENG6015 - Language Learning

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 3 days

Course content

This is a didactically oriented course in which the following topics are addressed: language development with a focus on oral skills, overall language skills, and strategies for language learning in the English-speaking classroom. One or more obligatory assignments will include sharing relevant ideas and strategies with colleagues. This can be in regard to digital-didactical resources that are first demonstrated for colleagues, then used on a trial basis with pupils, and subsequently discussed with colleagues.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has

  • knowledge of second language learning and language learning theories
  • knowledge of how to develop language competence with special focus on oral skills
  • knowledge of different learning strategies

Skills

The candidate can

  • express themselves well in English in different situations, and be a good role model for pupils

General competence

The candidate can

  • find tools to maintain and develop own language competence

Learning methods and activities

The course is offered online with a duration of approximately 13 weeks, and consists of lectures, each within a given topic. The respective topics will be treated through lectures and relevant readings and exercises. Students will maintain contact with the teacher, and communicate with the instructor and peers through a forum and open course blog. Digital tools will be applied in regard to oral presentations and online meetings.

Compulsory Assignments

Obligatory coursework will vary in terms of scope, form, content, and purpose. Furthermore, the focus will be on written and oral work, including the production of short responses. Additionally, some of the work will be collaborative. Academic text production and source usage are important elements to consider when communicating subject knowledge; hence, the course will also include the submission of two longer texts. The activities will be evaluated as approved/not approved and will not be part of the final assessment. However, all obligatory course work must be approved in order for the student to be eligible for the exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory assignments

Further on evaluation

Home exam over 3 days. The exam is assessed according to a grade scale A-F, where F is fail. The exam must be answered in English.

Compulsory activities from previous semesters may be approved by the department.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
KOMPiS Engelsk 1, 8.-13. trinn (KENG1-8-13)

Required previous knowledge

Requires enrollment in study programme KENG1-8-13

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, lower degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • English
  • Teacher Education
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Department with administrative responsibility
Section for quality in education and learning environment

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-12-13

Submission
2024-12-17


09:00


21:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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