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MGLU4106 - Literature from the English-speaking World in the Classroom (1-7): Theoretical and Didactical Perspectives

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 60/100
Oral examination 40/100 30 minutes ORDBOK

Course content

The course focuses on critical application of acquired theoretical and research-based knowledge of various topics in English teaching at the primary and upper primary school level and provides a thorough introduction to English-language literature for grades 1-7. The course will also cover various literary, cultural, and critical perspectives and methodology, and a wide and varied selection of genres, both reference texts and fiction, as well as film. Through working with a wide range of visual and written texts within children's and youth literature - including picture books, graphic novels, digital and multimodal texts, films, novels, short stories, plays and poems - and the use of varied teaching methods, students will develop in-depth knowledge on the role various topics related to multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusion play in the student's acquisition of English at the lower primary and upper primary levels.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student has

  • in-depth knowledge of a variety of literary theories and socio-cultural perspectives related to, for example, multiculturalism and multilingualism
  • in-depth knowledge of how to adapt teaching to student requirements and needs
  • in-depth knowledge of academic processes, and research methods and ethics
  • in-depth knowledge of how, for example, multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusion affect influence student experience of literature

Skills

The student will

  • be able to independently apply relevant theories and methods to cultural and literary research and professional development
  • be able to critically evaluate and apply relevant cultural, critical and literary theories and methods in English
  • be able to select and use various children's and youth literature as educational resources to promote English acquisition at the lower primary and upper primary levels

General competence

The student can

  • apply didactic, cultural and literary knowledge and skills to professional challenges, tasks, and projects
  • demonstrate extensive mastery of relevant cultural and literary academic language and research methodologies
  • communicate issues, analyses, and results related to English-language studies with specialists, colleagues, and others (for example, parents)

Learning methods and activities

The course will include lectures, individual and group assignment work, discussions, and oral presentations. The course may also include guest speakers. All students are expected to contribute actively.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory assignments according to course description

Further on evaluation

Obligatory Coursework

  • Up to 15 individual or joint assignments, oral or written
  • 75% obligatory attendance for all scheduled teaching

Obligatory coursework from the previous semester may be approved by ILU. All obligatory course work will be evaluated as Approved/Not approved. All obligatory course work must be approved in order to sit for the exams.

Assessment

  • Individual oral exam
  • Written assignment: Research article on a given theme or topic

Students must receive a passing grade on both components of the final assessment to receive an overall passing grade in the course. The candidate can retake one or both components of the final assessment. It is possible to appeal a grade given on parts of the assessment (not oral examination).

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes

Required previous knowledge

The candidate must have successfully passed English 1 and completed English 2 to begin Cycle 2 courses. 'Passing' is understood as the student completing the course and passing the examination. 'Completed' is understood as having all obligatory coursework approved and qualifying the student for the course examination.

Course materials

A syllabus and reading list will be available on the digital learning platform before the course starts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
DID3303 2.0 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: A
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

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

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS Oral examination (1) 40/100 ORDBOK 2024-11-20 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn UTS Assignment 60/100

Release
2024-11-12

Submission
2024-11-19


09:00


09:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral examination 40/100 ORDBOK
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 60/100 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.
  • 1) Individual time will be published later.
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