MGBENS201 English 1, module 2 - English language, literature and culture with didactics 2

Contents and structure

This is subject 2 in the subject English 1 for grades 1-7. stage in primary school teacher training (GLU). English 1 consists of the following two subjects, each worth 15 credits: English language, literature and culture with subject didactics, subject 1 and subject 2.

The subject descriptions for English are based on the National guidelines for primary school teacher education (2016) and are part of a five-year teacher education with a master's. The subject is open to incoming students.

English 1, subject 2, for 1.-7. stage provides an introduction to English language, literature, culture and subject didactics with special emphasis on beginner education. This includes knowledge of how the language is structured, and the subject has a comparative focus that emphasizes linguistic differences between English and other languages. On the literary and cultural side, this includes knowledge of children's literature and the use of various texts at the primary level, as well as analysis of literary and non-fiction texts. Development of one's own language skills and text competence is also central.

The subject includes English teaching for the entire primary school. This includes a focus on basic skills and knowledge of the curriculum, as well as what characterizes the students in this age group and their language development in English. In addition, the subject provides insight into various learning activities and methods for teaching English in primary school.

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of the course, the student must have the following total learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student

• has good knowledge of the sound system in English, vocabulary and the grammatical structure of the language including differences and similarities between English and other languages
• has good knowledge of how children learn languages, with a focus on beginner education and the intermediate level
• has knowledge of multilingualism and linguistic and cultural diversity as a resource in the classroom
• have knowledge of the current curriculum
• has good knowledge of vocabulary acquisition and of structures in English from sound to text level
• have knowledge of lifestyles and cultural expressions in selected English-speaking countries with an emphasis on literature that promotes intercultural learning and competence
• knows research and development work that is relevant to the English subject at levels 1-7

Skills

The student

• can analyze literature, argue independently, as well as select and organize work with English-language literature
• can identify and explain key elements in the language's grammatical structure and sound system
• can use English orally and in writing, confidently and independently
• can plan and lead varied and differentiated learning activities, including digital ones, which promote in-depth learning and development of the basic skills
• can facilitate adapted training
• can use on-the-spot assessment to guide students in their English learning and can give clear and meaningful feedback
• can discuss orally and in writing a selection of fiction and non-fiction
• can obtain and organize information on social issues and cultural topics for use in teaching

General competence

The student

• can convey relevant subject matter and communicate in English in a way that is adapted to students in grades 1-7
• can reflect on own learning and teaching practice in the light of basic ethical values and the school's responsibility for children and young people's personal growth
• can work independently and together with others to facilitate students' learning and development
• can maintain and develop their own linguistic and didactic competence
• can write simple academic texts

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

MGBENS101: English language, literature and culture with subject didactics or equivalent.

Teaching methods

The course includes a number of strategies for language learning and working with a foreign language, including through the use of digital tools.

Working methods will be overview lectures in combination with discussion of the material, group work (both in pairs and larger groups), individual work, project work and presentations. The students will gain experience with working methods that can be used in primary school. It is expected that the students, on their own initiative, participate in discussions at colloquium meetings and on learning platforms as an extension of the learning situation, in addition to what takes place in class.

All teaching in the subject takes place in English, and the language practice aspect is central to the students' work. The learning in the English course requires interaction with other students and subject teachers about central challenges in the subject, development of oral and written skills, as well as the students' didactic competence. This part of a teacher's competence cannot be acquired only by reading, but must be worked up in real dialogue and by being present in the teaching. It is therefore expected that the students follow all teaching, participate actively and help take responsibility for the learning activities, so that they contribute to developing a good professional environment. What is conveyed in the teaching can be added to what is on the syllabus list, and will be considered the syllabus for the exam. Not all parts of the syllabus will be reviewed, so that the study requires a good deal of independent work.

Practice is an integral part of the study.

Compulsory learning activities

• A compulsory learning activity in literature/culture and/or literature/culture didactics
• A compulsory learning activity in a language subject and/or language didactics

Attendance at meetings, seminars, various exercises and work in groups is compulsory. Absence limit is 20%. An overview of the compulsory learning activities is given at the start of the semester. Students are obliged to familiarize themselves with and comply with the submission deadlines.

Compulsory learning activities must be passed before registering for the exam. Students who do not pass the compulsory learning activities can have one new attempt during the academic year, but a maximum of two attempts per compulsory learning activity per semester.

Assessment

School examination, 6 hours.

Grading scale A-F, where F corresponds to fail. The language of the exam is English.

Examination support material

None

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