General provisions

The curriculum was adopted by the board of the Faculty of Languages on 2007-11-08. The curriculum was revised 2008-11-13 and takes effect as of 2009-07-01.

Entry requirements

Completed course English A, English B and English C or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course students will be able to

- have carried out investigations in schools on how to teach English grammar and writing, vocabulary or pronunciation)

- demonstrate thorough knowledge of theory and methods in second-hand acquisition (English)

- critically assess new teaching methods and learning strategies in second-language acquisition

- assume an academic position in relation to primary and secondary material

- actively and independently participate in seminar discussions by presenting delimited research topics within second language acquisition.

Content

The module primarily sets out to review methodology for teaching English language structure (grammar, vocabulary learning, and pronunciation). Students are to systematize the most important theories in second-language acquisition and make use of them in devising their own teaching methods. The module also aims to thoroughly familiarise students with methods involving the use of corpora in language teaching.

Instruction

Group sessions. Instruction, class discussions, and examinations are in English. All teaching materials are in English.

Assessment

Students are examined in the form of oral presentations, written assignments, and a written home essay. Grades are fail, pass, or pass with distinction.

Students who fail a regular examination will be offered a make-up examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.

Students who fail an examination twice have the right to apply to the head of the department for permission to change examiners or examination forms.

Course level in relation to degree requirements

A one-year Master's degree (magister) requires an additional 22.5 academic credits at the Master's level in the main subject area, at least 15 of which must comprise a degree project. A two-year Master's degree requires an additional 52.5 academic credits at the Master's level in the main subject area, at least 30 of which must comprise a degree project.

Other regulations

If the curriculum or the course literature for a course is changed, students have the right to be examined on the original curriculum and course literature on two occasions during the following term. After these two opportunities, the right normally expires. No other limitations apply regarding the number of examination opportunities.

Admission to the Master's level requires the completion of 80 (old) credits or 180 academic credits of the type introduced July 1, 2007.

Transitional provisions

Please contact the student counsellor for transitional regulations in connection with changes in the curriculum.