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ENG6014

Writing in the Classroom

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Further education, lower degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

This is a didactically oriented course in which the following topics are addressed: the development of writing competence within a range of genres, writing to learn, adapted teaching, and assessment.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has

  • knowledge of writing, and the development of writing proficiency within the subject of English in today's schools
  • knowledge of how to respond meaningfully and formatively in an academic setting

Skills

The student can

  • engage with relevant sources and materials in his or her own writing
  • express him or herself in English, both orally and in writing, suited to the context, purpose, and situation
  • contribute to the development of pupils' overall proficiency in English

General competence

The student has

  • insight into how to develop own language proficiency through writing

Learning methods and activities

The course is offered online with a duration of approximately 11 weeks, and consists of lectures, each within a given topic. The respective topics will be treated through a written lecture, a short video introduction, relevant readings, and exercises. Students will maintain contact the teacher and peers through a forum and open course blog. Digital tools will be applied in regard to oral presentations and online meetings.

Compulsory work

The course requires the submission of 2-4 extensive obligatory assignments, which will vary in their purpose, form, and content. Smaller assignments such as blog entries and reading responses may also be included. All assignments are evaluated as approved/not approved and will not be part of the final assessment. However, all obligatory course work must be approved in order for the student to be eligible for the exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • X

Further on evaluation

Home exam over 3 days. The exam is assessed according to a grade scale A-F, where F is fail. The exam must be answered in English.

Compulsory activities from previous semesters may be approved by the department.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engelsk 2, 8.–13. trinn (KENG2-8-13)
Take Credit 1 (KTC1)

Required previous knowledge

Requires enrollment in study programme KENG2-8-13 or KTC1

Course materials

Published in Blackboard at the start of the semester.

Subject areas

  • English
  • Teacher Education

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Department with administrative responsibility

Section for quality in education and learning environment

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-10-03
Submission 2025-10-07
Time Release 09:00
Submission 21:00
Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment