English 2 (5-10) module 2

English 2 for 5-10, module 2, gives further insight into the study of English language, culture, literature and language teaching in upper primary and lower secondary school. The course is divided into 3 main areas:

• Literature and culture
• Knowledge about language
• English as a second language: theories and methods

The reading list contains a variety of texts to better students' understanding of society, culture and language. We will spend time on each text to develop the students' academic reading skills, as well as their understanding of vocabulary, language use, genre, textual expressions and narrative techniques. The course units for English language will focus on English as a global language, as well as on contemporary teaching methods and central theories connected to second language acquisition. The course will also entail work with the current national curriculum.

Knowledge

The student has

• knowledge of English as a world language, of advanced grammar and of different distinctions within the sound system of English
• knowledge of learning strategies, methods, and theories that develop pupils' language skills
• knowledge about working across subjects
• knowledge about text structure and literary devices and of critical and analytical approaches to literature and other types of texts
• knowledge of a range of literary texts, both written, visual and oral, and their central characteristics
• knowledge of norms for academic text production, responsible use of sources and ethical data collection
• knowledge of society, history and cultural expressions in the English-speaking world
• insight into the complexity of multilingualism and to some strategies that can contribute to the development of the multilingual classroom

Skills

The student can

• use English accurately and functionally for different purposes, both orally and in writing
• plan, lead, and critically evaluate teaching based on the national guidelines
• differentiate teaching by making use of a variety of learning activities and methods
• make pupils aware of processes connected to reading and writing, and how they can use these strategically in their own learning
• work independently on issues within the subject
• assess pupils learning with and without grades, and provide justifications for the grading
• critically evaluate own practice based on the current curriculum for English in primary and lower secondary school

General competence

The student can

• convey relevant subject content and communicate in English in a way suitable for the target audience
• reflect upon own learning and practice, as well as maintain and develop his or her own linguistic, literary, cultural and subject didactic competence
• work independently and collaboratively to survey and to differentiate pupils' learning and development in the English subject

The course is session-based and lasts one semester. During the course there are obligatory course work, both written, oral and digital. The obligatory course work must be approved in order to sit the exam. It is expected that students acquire course content through self-study outside of the organized teaching sessions, and through group work and the digital learning platform. 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. Furthermore, students must prepare in advance for each session. Through process- and product-oriented work with texts, self-assessment of coursework, as well as presentations and active participation during lectures and seminars, students are ensured of both involvement and supervision through their course of study.

There is an optional study trip to the Norwegian study center in York (UK) for up to 14 days. The trip must be funded by the students themselves.