ENG114S Introduction to British Literature, History and Culture

Contents and structure

ENG114S builds on ENG111S and ENG112S, and allows for a greater degree of academic specialisation in language learning, while also introducing a rich and varied selection of texts for further personal and academic growth and for use in teaching. The course provides deeper knowledge of the English language, while further developing language skills, text competence and productive vocabulary. Increased knowledge of the cultural roots of the language is central.

This course consists of two parts: an R&D assignment and a subject- or content-related section.

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of the structure and linguistic devices of texts and of critical and analytical approaches to literature and other texts
• has knowledge of social life, history and a rich variety of cultural expressions in English-speaking countries, including key works in the English-language literary tradition
• has in-depth knowledge of genres and their key characteristics, as well as norms for academic text production, responsible use of sources and data protection
• has in-depth knowledge of English as a global language.

Skills

The student

• can use the target language confidently and functionally, both orally and in writing, in different situations and genres with precision, fluency and coherence
• can work independently on issues related to the subject
• can work with and facilitate work with texts from English-speaking countries for children and young people in a varied, challenging and inspiring way.
• can plan and lead varied and differentiated learning activities, including digital activities and activities using new media, that promote in-depth learning and the development of basic skills, and can facilitate students' independent language learning and self-assessment
• can find, refer to and reflect on English-language research literature and write academic texts

General competence

The student

• can reflect on their own learning and practice
• can work independently and with others to identify, analyse and solve problems related to their own development in the subject
• can maintain and develop their own linguistic, didactic, literary and cultural competence
• can reflect on their role as an English teacher with regard to basic ethical values and the school's responsibility for the academic and personal growth of children and young people

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

• ENG111S Introduction to English Didactics and Linguistics
• ENG112S Introduction to American Literature, History, Culture and Language

Teaching methods

Different working methods are used depending on what is most suitable for the subject matter and for grades 1-7, 5-10 and upper secondary school. This applies to both theoretical and practical subjects.

• Lectures
• Classroom dialogue
• English as the language of communication in lessons
• Problem-based learning in groups or individually
• Practical work with activities
• Teacher- and student-led assignments in the programme
• Individual or group supervision
• Study trip to York (1 week). Some of the syllabus will be covered there, so those who choose not to go must expect to write a compensatory assignment.
• ICT is an integral part of the work with the subject components in English where it is natural.

Compulsory learning activities

• Two written obligatory learning activities related to the R&D assignment.
• An oral presentation related to British civilisation.
• Attendance of at least 70% of the teaching is required, i.e. 70% of all digital meetings and at least 3 of 4 in-person teaching sessions on campus. When absence exceeds 30%, the student will not receive approval for the course, regardless of the reason.

The obligatory activities must be approved by the course coordinator no later than two weeks before the student can sit the examination. If a compulsory learning activity is assessed as not approved, a reason for this must be given. Students who do not receive approval for an obligatory learning activity will, as fas as possible within the set deadlines, be given another attempt in the current semester.

Assessment

• Part 1: Oral exam (british civilisation), 30 minutes. Counts for 50% of the final grade.
• Part 2: R&D assignment (literature). 5000 words +/- 10 %. Counts for 50% of the final grade.

Grading scale: A-F, where F corresponds to fail.

Both parts must be passed in order to receive a grade in the course. If one part is not passed, that part may be retaken as a new exam.

If the assignment is not passed, it is possible to submit an improved version in the following semester. It is only possible to submit an improved version with the same topic once. After that, an entirely new assignment must be written.

Examination support material

• Part 1 Oral examination: None
• Part 2 R&D assignment: All aids are allowed. For information about the use of artificial intelligence, read Submission of home exams and assignments.

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