English II within the Teacher Education Programme for Secondary School and Upper Secondary School
English II within the Teacher Education Programme for Secondary School and Upper Secondary School.
The course builds on skills acquired in English I.
Information for admitted students autumn 2024
Registration
Registration is mandatory and will be open in Ladok for admitted students between 5 and 18 August. You need to register on time to confirm and keep your place.
Please note that you must use eduID or your account on antagning.se to log in to Ladok. Read more here:
Temporary way to log in to Ladok starting in the New Year
The eligibility criteria for the course are stipulated in the syllabus ("kursplanen").
Athena
After registration you will get access to Athena, where course material from teachers will be made available.
Groups
Students will be placed in even sized groups at the start of term, as it will depend on the number of registered students. Your group placement will be communicated to you through Athena. Please note, however, that the schedule is the same for all groups for the first module (LN2A).
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Course structure
English 2 (30 credits) comprises four modules (7.5 credits each).
Eligibility criteria are stated in the syllabus.
We do not recommend printing module descriptions as some changes can take place before the course starts. Course material will be made available on Athena, which registered students will get access to at the start of the course.
Modules
Linguistics 2A (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, especially phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, grammar, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis and sociolinguistics. Students will learn to understand and apply linguistic models, concepts and methods of analysis in the above-mentioned areas.Module description:
LN2A, HT24 (pdf) (243 Kb)
Literary Cultures 1340-1832 (7.5 credits)
Within this module, various genres of English-language literature from the period 1340-1832 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 in speech and in writing to critically analyse the texts in question.Module description:
LT2A, HT24 (pdf) (428 Kb)
Linguistics 2B (7.5 credits)
This module proceeds from the concepts and skills in linguistics and academic writing that students have acquired in English I, and seeks to give students further knowledge about different linguistic methods of analysis. Students are given the opportunity to use this knowledge, as well as the linguistic models and concepts discussed in Linguistics 2A. Within the module, students conduct a linguistic investigation that is accounted for in speech and in writing.Module description:
LN2B, HT24 (pdf) (200 Kb)
English language education (module 4, 7.5 credits):
This module is given by the Department of Language Education.
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, knowledge requirements, and grading in the four skills of English language proficiency, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Grading criteria:
DIDD, betygskriterier (pdf) (426 Kb)
Course literature:
DIDD, kurslitteratur (pdf) (809 Kb)
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.
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 to be in phase with the teaching.
Assessment
Linguistics 2A: A final sit-down examination.
Literary Cultures 1340-1832: One written assignment and a sit-down examination in practical text analysis.
Linguistics 2B: A linguistic research paper and an oral presentation.
English language education: Written and oral assignments and a sit-down examination.
Examiner
Examiners, HT24 (pdf) (153 Kb)
DIDD: Teachers of the module
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.Students will be placed in even sized groups at the start of term, as it will depend on the number of registered students. Please note that the schedule is the same for all groups for the first module (LN2A). Once the course has started you will be able to see on Athena which group you are in for the modules running later in the term. Log-in to Athena with your university account.
Details for the schedule for the final module DIDD will follow in Time Edit for HT24. Contact the responsible teachers at the start of term if you have questions.
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
See the module descriptions under "course structure" for more details on readings.
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Course reports
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Contact
Module coordinators (autumn term 2024):
Linguistics 2A: Peter Sundkvist
Literary Cultures 1340-1832: Irina Rasmussen
Linguistics 2B: Kathrin Kaufhold
English language education: Mara Haslam and Oliver Smith
Student Affairs Office
- Visiting address
Södra huset, room E882
Universitetsvägen 10 E, 8th Floor
During the summer, we have limited staffing. You can contact the Student Affairs Office via email but it will take a while before we can respond. Information ahead of the autumn term 2024, and answers to most FAQ, will be available on our education pages on the web ahead of the start of term. If you have other questions, we will get back to you as soon as possible in August.
- Office hours
Monday 17 June, 11-12
Tuesday 18 June, 11-12
Thursday 27 June, 11-12
Friday 28 June, 11-12
- Phone hours
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.00 - 11.00. No phone hours between 27 June and 28 July.
- Irregular office hours
The Student Affairs Office is closed for the summer except for the above dates.
Opening hours for the fall will be updated on the web in August.
