English 1C - Encounters with Childnen’s and Young Adult Literature 5-10
KNOWLEDGE
Upon course completion, the student
- has in-depth knowledge of English didactics
- has knowledge of texts written for young people and texts that are part of youth culture
- has knowledge of young adult literature from the English-speaking world
- has a historical awareness of developments in the genre leading to the present day
SKILLS
Upon course completion, the student
- can critically discuss a selection of youth literature and related cultural themes
- has expertise in how youth literature can be used to promote pupils' language learning
- can facilitate students' learning and development in the English subject, including the interdisciplinary topic of life skills and health
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Upon course completion, the student
- Can apply relevant subject knowledge within English didactics
- Can reflect on their own academic practice in the English classroom, including the topic of life skills and health
- can find, apply and reflect on relevant English academic research literature
Elective.
Obligatory for students that have chosen English as elective in the teacher education program.
The teacher education is a professional study in which active participation and cooperative learning are central. Obligatory attendance (OD) means that you must participate in at least 80% of all planned instruction and activities in the course. Obligatory attendance must be approved for the course to be registered as completed.
Teaching is organized as a combination of teacher-led instruction and discussion, student-led discussion and activity work, and individual readings and assignments.
Compound evaluation - All elements must be approved/passed to receive a final grade in the course.
Obligatory Attendance (OD) - at least 80% of all planned instruction and activities in the course. Grading scale: Approved/Not Approved. Comprises 0/100 of the final grade.
Required assignments (AK) - Two shorter assignments (one in-class presentation and one written task) connected to the course material. Grading scale: Approved/Not approved. Comprises 0/100 of the final grade.
Oral examination (MU) - app. 30 minutes, individual. Grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail. Comprises 100/100 of the grade,
Evaluation criteria for the oral exam will be posted on Canvas.
None
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating
Students are expected to have good competence in English orally and in writing, so that they can participate in discussions and deliver written work in English.
Basic ICT skills are required. Students are expected to have, or acquire the skills to:
- prepare assignments using suitable word processing programs based on current guidelines on style, format and source references;
- convert documents to PDF format for submission.
