English III within the Teacher Education Programme for Secondary School and Upper Secondary School, first subject
The course builds on skills acquired in English I and English II.
The course includes four modules. One module is obligatory. For the other modules, students select three optional modules in English language literature or English linguistics ahead of each term. Different optional modules are given within the two specialisations each term.
Eligibility criteria are stated in the syllabus.
Modules
Module 1: Literary Cultures 1832-the Present, LT2B (7.5 credits)
The module is obligatory within the course and runs in period AB.
This module focuses on literature in English from different genres and different parts of the world from the period 1832 to the present. Terms and analytical concepts that the students acquired in English I and English II 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 in speech and in writing to critically analyse the texts in question.
Module description: LT2B_VT26 pdf, 241.9 kB.
Modules 2-4: Optional modules in English linguistics and in English language literature (7.5 credits each)
Students will take one optional module in period AB and two optional modules in period CD.
A selection of modules in each specialisation will be given each term and students are asked to submit their preferences. Students take three optional modules - at least one in English linguistics and one in English language literature. The third optional module can be in either English linguistics or in English language literature.
Module descriptions with reading lists for the optional modules can be found under "Course literature" below.
Teaching Format
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 completing mandatory assignments. Full-time students are expected to spend about 40 hours per week on their studies.
Assessment
Module 1 (Literary Cultures 1832-the Present, LT2B): One written assignment and a sit-down exam in practical text analysis.
Optional modules in English linguistics or English language literature: Oral and written assignments. The final written assignment is due at the end of each module. Information about other assignments will be available on Athena.
Spring term 2026
Schedules are subject to change in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Make sure you read the course description with information about each module.
Module 1
Obligatory module - period AB.
Literary Cultures 1832-the Present (LT2B)
Module 2-4 (Optional modules)
Students take three optional modules - at least one in English linguistics and one in English language literature. The third optional module can be in either English linguistics or in English language literature.
Students will take one optional module in period AB and two optional modules in period CD.
Optional modules in English language literature - period AB
Optional modules in English linguistics - period AB
Spring term 2026
Students due to take the course are sent an online form that asks for preferences in terms of optional modules. Ahead of the spring term, preferences need to be submitted by 6 January. We will confirm optional module placements in conjunction with the start of term, as it will depend on the number of registered students and on eligibilty. You will then also get access to the sites on Athena for the modules you've been placed in.
Below are the optional modules planned for the spring term 2026. Note that the number of optional modules that will be given is subject to change, depending on the final number of registered students.
Optional modules in English linguistics - period AB:
Global Discourses and the Media
Optional modules in English language literature - period AB:
The Art of Crime
Optional modules in English linguistics - period CD:
History of the English Language
Phonetics
Optional modules in English language literature - period CD:
Shakespeare in Theory, in Print, and on Stage
The British Novel after WWII
