Course - Literature and Culture in the Classroom - ENG6024
Literature and Culture in the Classroom
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
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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)
Recommended previous knowledge
Strong reading, writing and oral skills in English.
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
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Home examination
Submission 2025-12-09 Time Release 09:00
Submission 21:00 Duration 3 days Exam system Inspera Assessment