LU2-EN415 English 2, 5-10, second part

Contents and structure

English 2, second part, builds on English 1 and allows for further development of specialization and training in language teaching. The course provides an introduction to a rich and varied selection of texts, both to further personal and professional growth and for the use in teaching within the primary and secondary school sectors.

The course also provides a deeper knowledge of the English language, with further development of language skills, textual competence and productive vocabulary. Increased knowledge of the cultural background of English is also included.

Content and structure:

The course consists of one component: Literature and Culture

Learning Outcome

 Knowledge:

 

Students have knowledge of:

• English text structure and linguistic methods and the critical and analytical approaches to literature and other texts
• society, history and culture in English-speaking countries, including key works in the English literary tradition

 

Skills:

 

Students can:

• use the target language safely and competently, both orally and in writing; in different situations and genres, accurately, fluently and coherently
• work independently on issues within language teaching
• can work with and facilitate working with texts from a variety of English speaking countries, suitable for children and young people and present them in varied, challenging and inspiring ways

 

General competence:

 

Students can:

• reflect on their own learning and practice
• work independently and with others to identify, analyze and solve problems linked to their own learning and progression in English
• maintain and develop their own linguistic, literary and cultural competence

Entry requirements

 None

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Teaching methods

 English 2, second part, builds on English 1 and allows for further development of specialization and training in language teaching. The course provides an introduction to a rich and varied selection of texts, both to further personal and professional growth and for the use in teaching within the primary and secondary school sectors.

The course also provides a deeper knowledge of the English language, with further development of language skills, textual competence and productive vocabulary. Increased knowledge of the cultural background of English is also included.

Content and structure:

The course consists of one component: Literature and Culture

Compulsory learning activities

Submission of written work and course of two weeks' duration in York. Those students who can't attend the course in York will have to write a compensatory paper.

Assessment

 Written exam: Literature, 6 hours. Weighting: 50 %

Study aids written exam: English-English dictionary

Oral exam: British Civilization, 30 minutes. Weighting: 50 %

Study aids oral exam: None

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