Examination arrangement

Course content

English 2 1-7, module 2, gives further insight into the study of English language, culture, literature and language teaching in primary school.

The course is divided into three main areas:

• Work with advanced texts: literature and culture
• Knowledge about language
• English as a second language - theories and methods

The reading list contains a variety of texts to better students' understanding of society, culture and language. We will spend time on each text to develop the students' academic reading skills, as well as their understanding of vocabulary, language use, genre, textual expressions and narrative techniques. The English language teaching will continue its on English as a global language, as well as English grammar and phonology related to the national curriculum. The teaching has an additional focus on modern language teaching methodology and central theories within second language acquisition.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student has

• knowledge of English as a world language, of advanced grammar and of different distinctions within the sound system of English
• knowledge of learning strategies, methods, and theories that develop pupils' language skills
• knowledge about working across subjects
• knowledge about text structure and literary devices and of critical and analytical approaches to literature and other types of texts
• knowledge of a range of literary texts, both written, visual and oral, and their central characteristics
• knowledge of norms for academic text production, responsible use of sources and ethical data collection
• knowledge of society, history and cultural expressions in English-speaking countries
• insight into the complexity of multilingualism and to some strategies that can contribute to the development of the multilingual classroom

Skills

The student can

• use English accurately and functionally for different purposes, both orally and in writing
• plan, lead, and critically evaluate teaching based on the national guidelines
• differentiate teaching by making use of a variety of learning activities and methods
• make pupils aware of processes connected to reading and writing, and how they can use these strategically in their own learning
• work independently on issues within the subject
• assess pupils' learning without grades, and provide justifications for the grading
• critically evaluate own practice based on the current curriculum for English in lower and upper primary school

General competence

The student can

• convey relevant subject content and communicate in English in a way suitable for the target audience
• reflect upon own learning and practice, as well as maintain and develop his or her own linguistic, literary, cultural and subject didactic competence
• work independently and collaboratively to survey and to differentiate pupils' learning and development in the English subject

Learning methods and activities

The course is session-based and lasts one semester. English will be used for both teaching and communication. It is expected that students acquire course content through self-study outside of the organized teaching sessions, and through group work and the digital learning platform. Through process- and product-oriented work with texts, self-assessment of coursework, as well as presentations and active participation during lectures and seminars, students are ensured of both involvement and supervision through their course of study. Students are invited to take part in a study trip with a duration of up to 14 days to the Norwegian Study Centre in York, UK. The study trip is not compulsory and the costs are covered by the students themselves.

Compulsory assignments

• Obligatory work

Further on evaluation

Obligatory course work

• 1 oral presentation
• 3 assignments

Obligatory assignments are assessed as approved/not approved, and all obligatory activities must be approved in order to sit the exam.

Assessment

The final grade for the course is based on an individual academic project. Further details about content and scope for the individual project will be published on Blackboard by the beginning of term. New / postponed exams are conducted in accordance with current study regulations at NTNU.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Completed English 2 (1-7) module 1 or equivalent and competent language skills in English (both oral and written).

Required previous knowledge

Teacher education or equivalent and employment in primary, lower secondary or upper secondary school. Completed English 1 (1-7) or equivalent. It is referred to the admission procedures set by the contractee that are in effect at any time. The maximum number of students on the course are agreed with the contractee or equivalent.

Course materials

The final reading list will be uploaded onto Blackboard before the start of the semester.