Course content

English 2, module 1 builds upon English 1 and gives further insight into English subject didactic questions related to the education of pupils in upper primary- and lower secondary school. The course consists of further developing students' language proficiency and literary competence. The students will further develop their knowledge of linguistic structures, English as a world language, a variety of texts, both written, visual and oral, as well as historical and cultural issues within the English-speaking world. English 2, module 1 provides students more experience with activities and methods that can inspire and promote learning, as well as further insight into choosing and using texts and other learning resources.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student has

• knowledge of English as a world language and what this means for the development of linguistic, communicative, and intercultural competence
• knowledge of variations in English as a first, second, and foreign language
• knowledge about a rich selection of authentic literary texts, both written, visual and oral, as well as other cultural expressions
• extensive knowledge of how children and adolescents learn a language
• extensive knowledge of multilingualism as a resource in the classroom

Skills

The student can

• use English accurately and functionally for different purposes, both orally and in writing
• orally discuss a rich variety of fictional and factual texts
• plan, lead, and critically evaluate varied and differentiated learning activities, including digital and interdisciplinary ones, which promote in-depth learning and the development of basic skills
• survey and evaluate basic language skills, employ measures for differentiated learning, and discover pupils' reading and writing difficulties
• use different forms of assessment to guide students in their English education
• facilitate pupils' learning about, and further investigation of, ways of living, history, and cultural expressions in English-speaking countries, focusing on comparison with own culture
• analyze, choose, and adapt English texts from different genres for children and adolescents, as well as use a precise and adapted terminology when working with texts

General competence

The student can

• work independently and collaboratively to survey and to differentiate pupils' learning and development
• maintain and develop his or her own language proficiency and subject didactic competence, and contribute to subject development and innovation

Learning methods and activities

English is a linguistic, cultural and literary subject. The course requires that students understand each component individually and collectively.

Active participation is expected throughout the entire study process.

Students are required to engage with course content through self-study outside of the organized teaching sessions, and through group work and the digital learning platform.

Students will be assessed continuously throughout the course, and they will receive oral and written feedback from course instructors and peers.

English will be used for both teaching and communication. Thus, it is expected that students use the language actively during teaching, and in written and oral communication with peers and course instructors.

Through process- and product oriented work with assignments and self-assessment of these, in addition to presentations and active participation in the teaching, the student will contribute to, and receive supervision in, the progression of their studies.

Compulsory assignments

• Obligatory course work according to course description

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Competent language skills in English (both oral and written) from high school. Approved English 1 (30 credits) or similar.

Course materials

The final reading list will be uploaded onto Blackboard before the start of semester.

Credit reductions