English III within the Teacher Education Programme for Secondary School and Upper Secondary School, second subject

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.

Module 2: Optional module in English linguistics or in English language literature (7.5 credits)

A selection of modules will be given each term and students are asked to submit their preferences. Students take one optional module in period CD within the same specialisation (linguistics or literature) as their degree project. The number of optional modules that will be given is subject to change, depending on the number of registered students.

Module descriptions with reading lists for the optional modules can be found under "Course literature" below.

Module 3: Degree project in English linguistics or in English language literature (15 credits)

Students due to take the course are asked if their preferred specialisation is linguistics or literature for their degree project. This module runs across the term. As well as a series of seminars, meetings with the assigned supervisor will be set up individually. The exact schedule (dates and times) for the ventilation seminars at the end of term will depend on the number of participating students.

The teaching comprises lectures, workshops and seminars, as well as individual supervision for the degree project. 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.

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.

Degree project in English linguistics or in English language literature: Degree project, formulated together with the supervisor and ventilated at the end of term.

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 (Optional modules)

Students take one module in either linguistics or in literature in period CD. The number of optional modules that will be given is subject to change, depending on the number of registered students.

Optional modules in English language literature - period CD

Optional modules in English linguistics - period CD

Module 3 (Degree project)

Students write their degree project in either linguistics or in literature.

Meetings with the assigned supervisor will be set up individually. The exact schedule (dates and times) for the ventilation seminars at the end of term will depend on the number of participating students.

Degree project in linguistics

Degree project in literature