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ENG6024

Literature and Culture in the Classroom

Credits 7.5
Level Further education, lower degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
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: reading, ways of reading, young adult fiction, literary materials as starting points for reflection on topics within civilization and culture, adapted teaching, and assessment.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student has

  • knowledge of a variety of relevant English-speaking literature in relevant genres
  • knowledge of didactical justifications of using literature within the subject of English

Skills

The student can

  • plan and conduct varied teaching in English, using English literature
  • use and apply his or her knowledge of literature as a tool for teaching, and in relation to culturally oriented topics
  • contribute to strengthening of pupils' overall language proficiency in English
  • express oneself in a suitable manner in English with an awareness of purpose, context, and situation

General competence

The student has

  • insight into how to develop his or her own language proficiency through reading

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 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.

Compulsory activities

The course requires 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 given. 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 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 2 (KTC2)

Required previous knowledge

Requires enrollment in study programme KENG2-8-13 or KTC2

Course materials

Course materials will be 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

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-12-05
Submission 2025-12-09
Time Release 09:00
Submission 21:00
Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment