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Course syllabus - English 1: English Language Education 1

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ENA141

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Organisation

Department of Social Sciences and Humanities

Ratified

2018-12-07

Revised

2025-12-19

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of language education theories and regulatory documents, with a focus on English language education. The course further aims at raising students' awareness and knowledge of communicative competence and different aspects of language acquisition. It also provides opportunities for practicing communicative and didactic skills.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students should be able to:

  1. give an account of and discuss language education theories and relevant regulatory documents
  2. give an account of theoretical and practical aspects of communicative competence and the language skills a language learner needs to develop
  3. plan and carry out short teaching sessions aiming to enhance communicative competence
  4. communicate in a clear and adequate manner in speech and writing

Course content

  • Theories of teaching, learning, and second language acquisition
  • National and international regulatory documents, frameworks and perspectives (Skolverket, CEFR, etc.)
  • Communication and interaction in educational, academic, and non-academic contexts
  • Language skills
  • Field studies

Specific requirements

Current enrollment in the upper-secondary teacher education program.

Examination

SEM3, seminar, 1.5 credits, active participation in scheduled teaching, concerning learning objectives 1-4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL3, assignment, 2 credits, teaching-related activities, concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
FSR1, field study report, 2 credits, concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
TEN1, written examination, 2 credits, concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).

For Pass with distinction (VG) on the course as a whole, the student must have earned that grade for 4 credits, including TEN1.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Three-grade scale