Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Master’s Programme in Profession-oriented Integrated Post-Graduate Certificate in Education

Teaching language

English.

Prerequisites

60 credits in English. Successful completion of EN-151 Didactics of English, part 1 and EN-442 Didactics of English, part 2.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the course, students have

• In-depth knowledge about research traditions and information retrieval in English as a

school subject

• In-depth knowledge about academic reading and writing in English

• In-depth knowledge about research theories and methodologies as applied in the didactics of English language, culture and literature

Skills

Upon successful completion of the course students are able to

• Apply and critically evaluate various research methods relevant to classroom and schoolbased research

• Apply and evaluate different theories and methods used in research related to English as a school subject and English didactics

• Apply and evaluate sources relevant to academic writing in and about English as a school subject

• Apply and evaluate theories and methods relevant to questions concerning the didactics of English language, literature, and culture

General competence

Upon successful completion of the course students can

• Contribute to research-based development work that promotes academic and pedagogical innovation in schools at an advanced level

• Contribute to academic discourse within English didactics at an advanced level

• Plan, implement, and evaluate teaching in English as a school subject, based on acquired competence in methodology and the theory of science at an advanced level

Contents

The course takes English as its focus area and deals with topics within methodology and the theory of science relevant to English as a school subject. The course discusses the development of the research history devoted to English language didactics and presents a selection of theories and methods particularly appropriate for investigations into language, culture, and literature related to English as a school subject. Through coursework, students will acquire a solid academic foundation enabling them to carry out a supervised research project (master’s thesis) that is practice-oriented and related to the teaching profession.

Teaching and learning methods

Students will engage in a variety of learning activities, including lectures, seminars, assignments, oral presentations, and supervision. By working with exemplified teaching methods, they will experience how teachers can act as researchers within a professional community. In addition to scheduled teaching, students are expected to work with assignments and literature both individually and in groups. A significant part of their learning and progress will depend on independent effort.

Attendance of at least 70% is required. Estimated workload: 270 hours.

Examination requirements

All mandatory assignments must be passed. The number and scope of these assignments will be specified at the start of the semester. The attendance requirement must also be fulfilled.

Examinations

Individual semester paper on a given topic. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of-term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
EN-504 – Theory and Methods for the Researching Teacher, English. 10
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