Course - Children's Literature in the English 1-7 Classroom: Literary and Pedagogical Perspectives - MGLU4106
Children's Literature in the English 1-7 Classroom: Literary and Pedagogical Perspectives
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
The course focuses on critical application of theoretical and practical knowledge of children's literature as a resource for teaching English at the primary and upper primary school level. The course will also cover various literary, cultural, and critical perspectives, using a wide and varied selection of genres. Through working with a wide range of visual and written texts within children's and youth literature, students will develop in-depth knowledge on the roles various theoretical and pedagogical perspectives play in the development and execution of a literature-based English curriculum at the primary and upper primary levels. The course will also provide deeper engagement with a variety of literature-based methodologies.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student has
- in-depth knowledge of a variety of literary theories and socio-cultural perspectives
- in-depth knowledge of how to adapt teaching to student requirements and needs
- in-depth knowledge of academic processes, including research methods and ethics
- in-depth knowledge of the role of children's literature in a balanced English curriculum
Skills
The student will
- be able to independently apply relevant theories and methods to cultural and literary research and professional development
- be able to critically evaluate and apply relevant cultural, critical and literary theories and methods in English
- be able to select and use various children's and youth literature as educational resources to promote English acquisition at the lower primary and upper primary levels
General competence
The student can
- apply didactic, cultural and literary knowledge and skills to professional challenges, tasks, and projects
- demonstrate extensive mastery of relevant cultural and literary academic language and research methodologies
- communicate issues, analyses, and results related to English-language studies with specialists, colleagues, and others (for example, parents)
Learning methods and activities
The course will include lectures, individual and group assignment work, discussions, and oral presentations. The course may also include guest speakers. All students are expected to contribute actively.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory assignments according to course description
Further on evaluation
Obligatory Coursework
- Up to 15 individual or joint assignments, oral or written
- 75% obligatory attendance for all scheduled teaching
Obligatory coursework from the previous semester may be approved by ILU. All obligatory course work will be evaluated as Approved/Not approved. All obligatory course work must be approved in order to sit for the exams.
Assessment
- Individual oral exam (30 minutes). Examination aids: Dictionary.
- Home exam (7 days)
Students must receive a passing grade on both components of the final assessment to receive an overall passing grade in the course. The candidate can retake one or both components of the final assessment. It is possible to appeal a grade given on parts of the assessment (not oral examination).
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Recommended previous knowledge
Strong written and oral skills in English. Advanced knowledge of and literary forms and genres.
Required previous knowledge
The candidate must have successfully passed English 1 and completed English 2 to begin Cycle 2 courses. 'Passing' is understood as the student completing the course and passing the examination. 'Completed' is understood as having all obligatory coursework approved and qualifying the student for the course examination.
Course materials
A syllabus and reading list will be available on the digital learning platform before the course starts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| DID3303 | 2 sp | Autumn 2020 |
Subject areas
- English
- Teacher Education