Course syllabus - English for Teachers in Secondary and Upper Secondary School: Degree Project
Scope
15 credits
Course code
ENA314
Valid from
Autumn semester 2020
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G2E (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bache...).
Main area(s)
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2019-12-09
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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Other Materials
Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire enhanced competence in applying scientific methods by carrying out an investigation with a focus on language pedagogy and writing an academic essay about it.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to
1. define a suitable didactic research task within the field of English as a foreign language
2. independently plan and carry out a study regarding English as a foreign language, while applying relevant theoretical perspectives and adequate methods
3. search for, choose, critically assess and understand scientific texts and theories relevant to the research task in question, as well as to relate their own study to previous research
4. reflect upon the gathered knowledge in a structured manner and relate it to the chosen research task
5. write a substantial scientific thesis in academic English and in accordance with the requirements of the genre
6. receive and evaluate criticism and input from others, as well as to assess the work of others and offer constructive criticism
7. show their knowledge of, and make assessments regarding, ethical, scientific-theoretical and research-methodological aspects within the field of English as a foreign language
8. reflect upon acquired knowledge in a structured manner and relate it to future professional activities
Course content
- Carrying out a scientific investigation on a didactic issue related to English as a field of knowledge
- Writing an academic essay about the investigation
- Public defence of one's own work as well as review and discussion of other students' work
Specific requirements
210 credits from the subject teacher program for upper secondary school, including:
- 15 credits Organisation, purpose and content in education for teachers in upper secondary school,
- 7.5 credits Development and learning - teachers in secondary school,
- 7.5 credits Assessment and grading for teachers in upper secondary school,
- 7.5 credits Special needs education,
- 7.5 credits Social relations, conflict management and leadership for teachers in upper secondary school,
- 5.5 credits Research methods for teachers,
- 7,5 credits Supervised placement, part 1, for teachers in secondary and upper secondary school,
- 7.5 credits Supervised placement, part 2, for teachers in secondary and upper secondary school, and
- 54 credits English for teachers in secondary and upper secondary school.
Examination
UPS1, Essay, 15 credits, independent degree project including seminars and public discussion concerning learning outcomes 1-8, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
The grade will primarily be based on the finished thesis, though some importance is accorded to the student's performance at the final discussion seminar.
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