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Course syllabus - English for English Teachers 3
Scope
15 credits
Course code
ENA205
Valid from
Autumn semester 2013
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2013-02-01
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
How languages are learned
4. ed. : Oxford : Oxford univ. press, 2013 - 256 s.
ISBN: 9780194541268 LIBRIS-ID: 13897787
English literature in context : [from medieval to modern literature : an essential student resource]
Cambridge : Cambridge Univ. Press, 2008 - 685 s.
ISBN: 0-521-54928-0 (pbk) LIBRIS-ID: 10617175
A new introduction to American studies
1. ed. : Harlow : Pearson Education, 2006 - 413 s.
ISBN: 978-0-582-89437-2 LIBRIS-ID: 10221748
Engelsk språkdidaktik : texter, kommunikation, språkutveckling
3., [rev.] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2012 - 546 s.
ISBN: 978-91-44-07714-7 LIBRIS-ID: 12336091
"They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, with 2016 MLA Update.
9780393617436, 2016
Compendiums
History Compendium
Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,
Compendium (reading, extra material, and study-questions)
Reference Literature
Teaching by principles : an interactive approach to language pedagogy
3. ed. : White Plains, N.Y. : Pearson Education, 2007 - xvii, 569 s.
ISBN: 0-13-612711-8 (hft.) LIBRIS-ID: 10483022
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Books
How languages are learned
4. ed. : Oxford : Oxford univ. press, 2013 - 256 s.
ISBN: 9780194541268 LIBRIS-ID: 13897787
English literature in context : [from medieval to modern literature : an essential student resource]
Cambridge : Cambridge Univ. Press, 2008 - 685 s.
ISBN: 0-521-54928-0 (pbk) LIBRIS-ID: 10617175
A new introduction to American studies
1. ed. : Harlow : Pearson Education, 2006 - 413 s.
ISBN: 978-0-582-89437-2 LIBRIS-ID: 10221748
Engelsk språkdidaktik : texter, kommunikation, språkutveckling
3., [rev.] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2012 - 546 s.
ISBN: 978-91-44-07714-7 LIBRIS-ID: 12336091
"They say/I say" : the moves that matter in academic writing
3. ed. : New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 2013 - 323 s.
ISBN: 9780393935844 LIBRIS-ID: 16694227
Compendiums
History Compendium
Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,
Compendium (reading, extra material, and study-questions)
Reference Literature
Teaching by principles : an interactive approach to language pedagogy
3. ed. : White Plains, N.Y. : Pearson Education, 2007 - xvii, 569 s.
ISBN: 0-13-612711-8 (hft.) LIBRIS-ID: 10483022
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Books
They say / I say : the moves that matter in academic writing
2nd ed. : New York : W.W. Norton & Co., 2010. - xxvi, 245 p.
ISBN: 978-0-393-93361-1 LIBRIS-ID: 12504127
How languages are learned
4. ed. : Oxford : Oxford univ. press, 2013 - 256 s.
ISBN: 9780194541268 LIBRIS-ID: 13897787
English literature in context : [from medieval to modern literature : an essential student resource]
Cambridge : Cambridge Univ. Press, 2008 - 685 s.
ISBN: 0-521-54928-0 (pbk) LIBRIS-ID: 10617175
A new introduction to American studies
1. ed. : Harlow : Pearson Education, 2006 - 413 s.
ISBN: 978-0-582-89437-2 LIBRIS-ID: 10221748
Teaching by principles : an interactive approach to language pedagogy
3. ed. : White Plains, N.Y. : Pearson Education, 2007 - xvii, 569 s.
ISBN: 0-13-612711-8 (hft.) LIBRIS-ID: 10483022
Engelsk språkdidaktik : texter, kommunikation, språkutveckling
3., [rev.] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2012 - 546 s.
ISBN: 978-91-44-07714-7 LIBRIS-ID: 12336091
Compendiums
History Compendium
Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,
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Books
They say / I say : the moves that matter in academic writing
2nd ed. : New York : W.W. Norton & Co., 2010. - xxvi, 245 p.
ISBN: 978-0-393-93361-1 LIBRIS-ID: 12504127
How languages are learned
4. ed. : Oxford : Oxford univ. press, 2013 - 256 s.
ISBN: 9780194541268 LIBRIS-ID: 13897787
English literature in context : [from medieval to modern literature : an essential student resource]
Cambridge : Cambridge Univ. Press, 2008 - 685 s.
ISBN: 0-521-54928-0 (pbk) LIBRIS-ID: 10617175
A new introduction to American studies
1. ed. : Harlow : Pearson Education, 2006 - 413 s.
ISBN: 978-0-582-89437-2 LIBRIS-ID: 10221748
Building Academic Language: Essential Practices for Content Classrooms, Grades 5-12
Jossey-Bass,
Compendiums
Writing Workshops
Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,
History Compendium
Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,
Objectives
The objective of the course is for students to become more competent in spoken and written academic English, as well as language pedagogy. The course further aims at providing a historical perspective on language and language pedagogy, as well as on culture and society.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- give an account of the major sociocultural aspects of American and British history, relate these to contemporary language and culture, and reflect upon how language and society can be integrated in language teaching and learning
- give an account of the historical development of theory and practice in language pedagogy
- reflect upon the use of digital tools to promote learning
- analyze and produce written and spoken academic texts in English
- apply strategies for information retrieval and source use
Course content
- British and American history
- communication in academic contexts
- ICT, information retrieval and source use
- theory and practice in language pedagogy
- field studies
Tuition
The teaching and learning activities include lectures, seminars, tutorials, field studies and home assignments, with significant use of ICT. Active participation in all scheduled activities is mandatory.
Specific requirements
English for English Teachers 1 and 2 (at least 22.5 credits by the start of the course) or the equivalent.
Examination
Language in Context. Written and spoken assignments (INL1), 5.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
Language in Context. Field study report (INL2), 1.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
Language in Context. Preparation for and active participation in scheduled activities (SEM1), 1.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
Language in Context. Written exam (TEN1), 6.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
For a passing grade, the assignments need to be done in good English with regard to style, grammar and idiomaticity.
For a Pass with distinction (VG) on the course as a whole, the student needs to have earned that mark for a minimum of 9 credits.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course cannot be included in a degree together with English 2, Language in Context or with English 2, Language in the Workplace.