English II within the Teacher Education Programme for Secondary School and Upper Secondary School

English language education (DIDD), 7.5 credits

The aim of this module is to study central theoretical concepts in the learning and teaching of English language and literature. Students have the opportunity to develop familiarity with and to apply their knowledge of relevant policy documents and principles and strategies for teaching language proficiency. The module deals with language course design, course content, assessment, grading criteria, and grading in the four skills of English language proficiency, reading, writing, listening and speaking. This module is given by the Department of Teaching and Learning.

Literature and Culture 21 (LT21), 7.5 credits

Within this module, various genres of English-language literature from the early period until the nineteenth century are studied. Terms and analytical concepts that the students acquired in English I are used and expanded upon. In addition, students gain historical and critical perspectives on literary texts. Special emphasis is placed on the students’ own ability to use English to critically analyse the texts in question.

English Language in Use (LN22), 7.5 credits

This module elaborates on the concepts of English linguistics that were introduced in English I, and aims to provide students with increased insights into English linguistics, focusing on the uses of the English language, especially pragmatics, discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics. Students will learn to understand and apply linguistic models, concepts and methods of analysis in the above-mentioned areas.

Literature and Culture 22 (LT22), 7.5 credits

This module focuses on literature in English from different genres and different parts of the world from the nineteenth century to the present. Terms and analytical concepts that the students acquired in English I are used and expanded upon. In addition, students gain historical and critical perspectives on literary texts. Special emphasis is placed on the students’ own ability to use English to critically analyse the texts in question.

The teaching comprises lectures, workshops and seminars. Active participation is expected from students in all teaching formats in order to pass the examination. Students will often work with different tasks and assignments during the teaching sessions in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and doing tasks connected to teaching sessions. Full-time students are expected to spend about 40 hours per week on their studies.

As a student of English, it is essential that you plan your studies carefully and start reading in good time before a lecture, workshop or seminar.

English language education (DIDD): written assignments, oral presentation, and written (sit-down) examination.

The other modules are examined on the basis of a written (sit-down) examination.

Examiner (pdf) pdf, 192.1 kB.

Examiners for module DIDD HT26: Per Wennlund, Laura Sánchez Pérez and Anna Bergström

You will be divided into a group at the start of term, as group placements will depend on the number of registered students. We will inform all students which group they are in by the start of the course.