Course description for 2026/27
English 2B - British Literature and Culture
ENG2026
Course description for 2026/27
English 2B - British Literature and Culture
ENG2026
Discover the rich social, cultural, historical, and artistic impulses of Britain, and how one can inspire and challenge pupils in the English classroom.
In this course we will explore a wide range of texts from Britain, providing students with the social, cultural, historical, and artistic knowledge necessary for a firm understanding of the field and for competent and confident teaching in the English classroom. Students will discover the deep and complex histories of modern ideas and discourses, such as humanitarian values, sustainability, and gender equality, and they will acquire tools, activities, and materials that they can use to inspire and challenge their pupils. The course will provide an occasion to sharpen written and spoken English skills; class attendance is mandatory, since lively classroom discussion helps build fluency and confidence. To immerse students in English language and culture, the course also includes a week-long study trip to York, England. (The trip, hosted by the Norwegian Study Centre, is obligatory, but an alternative home assignment is available for those who do not wish to participate).
Enrolment in one of the study programs that includes the course, or enrolment as a single-course student.
This course is included in the following program:
- Master's in Primary School Teacher Education (Grades 1 - 7)
- Master's in Primary School Teacher Education (Grades 5 - 10)
- Master's in Primary School Teacher Education (Grades 1 - 10)
- Lecturer Education in Physical Education and Sports
- Teacher Education for Practical and Aesthetic Subjects (Grades 1-13), Music
- One year program in English, Bodø
- Senior Teacher Education in Social studies
The admission requirements are listed on the study programs' websites. Any prerequisites for the course must be met.
KNOWLEDGE
The student:
- is familiar with a wide range of literature, films and other forms of cultural expression that can be used in teaching
- is familiar with the role of literature in expressing the historical and cultural diversity of British experience, including that of indigenous and colonized peoples
SKILLS
The student:
- is capable of using English orally and in writing, confidently and functionally, and in different genres
- is capable of discussing, orally and in writing, a wide range of fiction and nonfiction writing
- is capable of obtaining and synthesizing information on social issues and cultural topics for use in teaching, including for interdisciplinary projects
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The student:
- is capable of reflecting critically on their own learning and teaching practice in light of fundamental ethical values and the school’s responsibility for the personal growth of children and young people
- is capable of maintaining and developing their own linguistic and didactic competence and contributing to academic development and innovation, including through the critical and responsible use of AI tools
- is capable of independently interpreting and analyzing writing in various forms and genres
Semester fees, cost of course literature, and expenses for the study trip to York (travel, tuition (NOK 1500), accommodation, food).
Obligatory for students that have chosen English as elective in the teacher education program or English One-Year Program, Bodø.
Obligatory course for students in the Teacher Education program in Social Studies who choose English as their specialization
Lectures, group work and individual work.
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.
The study program is evaluated annually by the students through course evaluations and study program evaluations. The evaluations are part of the university's quality assurance system.
Compound evaluation: All elements must be approved/passed to receive a final grade in the course.
- Compulsory participation (OD1): participation in at least 80% of class sessions; constitutes 0/100 of the grade; grading scale: Approved / Not Approved
- Compulsory participation (OD2): study trip to York or alternative home assignment; constitutes 0/100 of the grade; grading scale: Approved / Not Approved
- Work requirements (AK): One written assignment and one oral assignment. Constitutes 0/100 of the grade; grading scale: Approved / Not Approved
- Written school examination (SK): duration 6 hours. Constitutes 100/100 of the final grade; grading scale: A - F.
No aids on the school exam (SK). All aids on the obligatory assignments (AK). The use of AI-generated text is defined as cheating.
Students are expected to have good competence in oral and written English, so that they can participate in discussions and deliver written work in English.
Course language
English
Credits
7.5
Study location
Bodø, Levanger, Nesna
Teaching semesters
Autumn 2026
Responsible faculty
The Faculty of Education and Arts
Course coordinator
