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ENG6014 - Writing in the Classroom

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 3 days

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. Some of the obligatory assignments in this course run parallel with the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training's requirements, such as the sharing of materials and ideas with one's own colleagues, the testing of didactical knowledge in the subject of English, as well the pedagogical application of ICT.

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 and professional 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 13 weeks, and consists of lectures, each within a given topic. The respective topics will be treated through a lecture, 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. Information regarding startup will be sent to each student's registered e-mail address. All overall communication will be carried out via the online platform and NTNU's student e-mail system. Thus, the student should keep up to date on the designated communication channels. The student is expected to maintain participation requirements pertaining to online meetings and cooperation with peers within set dates.

Compulsory assignments

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Further on evaluation

Compulsory activities

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.

Specific condition

Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester as the exam is taken. Compulsory activities from previous semesters may be approved by the department.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (KENG2-8-13)
- (KTC1)

Required previous knowledge

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

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, lower degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

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

Department with administrative responsibility
Pro-Rector for Education

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-05-24

Submission
2024-05-28


09:00


21:00

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.
Examination

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