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MGLU4202 - Linguistic perspectives on English language acquisition in multicultural and multilingual settings

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 7 days A

Course content

The course introduces students to the current key theoretical and methodological perspectives on English language development in multicultural and multilingual settings. The purpose is to cultivate advanced and solid insight into current issues on English language acquisition in diverse multilingual contexts to meet the on-going societal developments. The course places special emphasis on developing critical engagement with theory through the application of critical thinking and problem-solving techniques in order to address new issues and new data. Through gaining a thorough understanding of current research trends on the field, students will be able to integrate them into their practice to optimize teaching experience.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student has

  • advanced knowledge of current linguistic methodologies, trends, and approaches to English language development in multicultural and multilingual settings
  • extensive knowledge of the key phenomena and factors in English language acquisition in multilingual settings from a theoretical and cognitive perspective
  • broadened knowledge of how to support the literacy and English language learning development of students from multilingual backgrounds
  • in-depth understanding of the multicultural and multilingual situation in Norway and the implications for Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 and 5-10

Skills

The student can

  • appreciate and engage with existing theories and methods in research on English language development in multicultural and multilingual settings
  • critically assess national and international research on key issues and approaches to English language acquisition and apply this knowledge into his/her professional practice.

General competence

The student can

  • read and understand scientific articles on internal and external linguistic processes in multicultural and multilingual communities and linguistic processes in foreign language acquisition
  • communicate extensive independent work and master linguistic terminology
  • apply his/her knowledge and skills in new linguistic areas to conduct advanced assignments and projects

Learning methods and activities

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

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory course work according to course description

Further on evaluation

The course comprises the following:

Required course work

  • An individual oral presentation on an assigned topic. The presentations will be part of a mini conference where each student delivers his/her assigned topic.
  • 75% obligatory attendance for all scheduled teaching

All required course work will be evaluated as Approved/Not Approved. Required course work must be approved before students can take the exam.

Exam

  • An Individual 7-day home exam during which students write an article on a linguistic topic of their choice related to the course.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes

Required previous knowledge

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.

More on the course

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Facts

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

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

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 A

Release
2024-12-09

Submission
2024-12-16


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INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Home examination 100/100 A 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.
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