Course syllabus - English 3: English Language Education 3

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give the participants the opportunity to acquire insights into interactional dynamics in connection with pedagogical activities in English language classrooms. Teacher Language Awareness, Classroom Interactional Competence, as well as reflection and feedback on classroom practices, form the knowledge base that will be developed in this course, with a focus on enhanced motivation and commitment in the classroom.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the students should be able to:

1. identify, analyze and evaluate teachers' and students' interactional practices in different classroom contexts.
2. successfully engage in critical self-reflection and peer-response practices.
3. use digital technologies for continuous professional development.

Course content

- teacher language awareness
- interactional dynamics in different classrooms and activities
- Self Evaluation of Teacher Talk (SETT)
- digital resources for reflection and feedback
- field studies

Examination

SEM2, Seminar, 1 credit, active participation in all scheduled activities concerning learning outcomes 1-3, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, Written assignment, 2 credits, reflective written assignments concerning learning outcomes 1-3, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
FSR1, Field study report, 2 credits, field study report concerning learning outcomes 1-3, 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 INL1 and FSR1.

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