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Courses within the programme
Programnamn
Mathematics
Overview of the courses that make up the programme:
Year 1
Semester 1
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Geometry and History of Mathematics 7.5 cr
Field Mathematics
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The aim of the course is to:
· develop the knowledge of geometry and mathematical history
· acquire an understanding of the mathematical structure through Euclidean geometry
· through Euclidean constructions, create a didactic understanding of the relationship between figure - mathematical formulation
· learn about some major mathematical events and how they have influenced history, and how these problems affect the individual's mathematical concept formation
· gain knowledge of how to apply geometry in practice, by e g using ICT
· develop an understanding of group processes and how they control the mathematical learning.
Semester 2
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Mathematical Concept Development for Upper Secondary School 7.5 cr
Field Mathematics
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Beskrivning saknas.
Year 2
Semester 1
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Theory and Research Methodology in Educational Research 7.5 cr
Field Curriculum studies, Education
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No information.
Semester 2
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School's democratic mission in the perspective of values 15 cr
Field Curriculum studies, Education
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No information.
Year 3
Semester 1
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English for Teachers in Secondary Education (1-30) 30 cr
Field English
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The main focus of the course is placed on developing the students' communicative skills in English, and to introduce basic concepts for analysis of language and literature. The communicative skills are exercised specifically through essay writing and editing. Theories of foreign language acquisition are also introduced, and connections between the academic subject and the school subject of English are made continuously.
Semester 1
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Religion for secondary and upper-secondary school teachers (1-30) 30 cr
Field Religious Studies
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Semester 2
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Religion for secondary and upper-secondary school teachers (31-60) 30 cr
Field Religious Studies
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Semester 2
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English for teachers 30 cr
Field English
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In this course, students further develop their ability to express themselves correctly in English, in both the linguistic and literary disciplines. Students are provided with an opportunity to understand the development of American and British literature in an historic perspective, with a focus on the relationship between form and content, the interrelatedness of literary texts, and the complex links between these texts and their historical contexts. The study of literary terminology continues with an introduction to such concepts of literary criticism as “canon”, “Self”, “discourse”, and “historicity”. Moreover, there is a comprehensive review of central aspects of linguistics, focusing on syntax, morphology, phonetics and phonology, semantics, sociolinguistics and pragmatics as well as language didactics and language acquisition and an overview of the history of the English language. An overview of the main linguistics research methods is presented along with a closer study of the main concepts in syntax. Students are given an opportunity to apply knowledge of linguistic topics and research methods by applying a research method to analyse a particular linguistic topic. The results are presented in an analytical essay which enables practice in scientific writing.
Year 4
Semester 1
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Placement for English Teaching Practice 7.5 cr
Field English
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The teaching practice activities of this course are connected with the school subject of English from a pedagogical perspective. The course focuses on the student's ability to create opportunities for all pupils to learn and develop within the subject of English as stipulated in the curriculum goals. This course gives the student an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a teacher and on one's own development towards a professional conduct in relation with fellow teachers, students and parents.
Semester 1
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English for upper secondary teachers (61-90 cr.) 30 cr
Field English
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English 61-90 credits is designed to increase proficiency skills through deeper critical and inter-disciplinary awareness of English linguistic and literary studies. Theoretical principles are applied in a student research paper focused in either English linguistics or literatures in English.
Semester 1
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Placement for English Teaching Practice 15 cr
Field English
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The teaching practice activities of this course are connected with the school subject of English from a pedagogical perspective. The course focuses on the student's ability to create opportunities for all pupils to learn and develop within the subject of English as stipulated in the curriculum goals. This course gives the student an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a teacher and on one's own development towards a professional conduct in relation with fellow teachers, students and parents.
Semester 1
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Religion for Secondary and Upper Secondary School Teachers 30 cr
Field Religious Studies
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The course covers different religions and attitudes to life in modern society with relevance for religious education in secondary and upper-secondary school. How are our identities shaped and transformed in the contemporary culture? How does the religiosity and spirituality of people change? It is possible to adapt the choice of subject to the student. In addition to a method part, the course also includes a major thesis.
Religious Studies may constitute the main subject in a Bachelor of Arts, 180 HE credits, or an in-depth specialisation on the teacher programme, primarily for those who plan to teach in secondary and upper-secondary school.
Semester 2
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Degree Thesis for Teachers 7-9: Religion with an Emphasis on Didactics (91-120) 30 cr
Field Religious Studies
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Semester 2
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Degree Thesis for Teachers 7-9: English with an Emphasis on Didactics (91-120) 30 cr
Field English
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The course discusses theories, methods and approaches within the field of teaching English in schools. Special emphasis is given to planning, carrying out, and presenting an advanced-level scholarly work based on language or literary studies, in connection with the teaching of English in grades 7-9. The course features the defense of the student's own paper and the critical review of another student's corresponding work. The search for scholarly publications and articles in databases and the consideration of general and research-related ethical questions within the study of English with an emphasis on didactics are also included in the course.
Semester 2
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Placement for English Teaching Practice 15 cr
Field English
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The teaching practice activities of this course are connected with the school subject of English from a pedagogical perspective. The course focuses on the student's ability to create opportunities for all pupils to learn and develop within the subject of English as stipulated in the curriculum goals. This course gives the student an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a teacher and on one's own development towards a professional conduct in relation with fellow teachers, students and parents.
Semester 2
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Placement for English Teaching Practice 7.5 cr
Field English
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The teaching practice activities of this course are connected with the school subject of English from a pedagogical perspective. The course focuses on the student's ability to create opportunities for all pupils to learn and develop within the subject of English as stipulated in the curriculum goals. This course gives the student an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a teacher and on one's own development towards a professional conduct in relation with fellow teachers, students and parents.
Year 5
Semester 1
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English for upper secondary teachers (61-90 cr.) 30 cr
Field English
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English 61-90 credits is designed to increase proficiency skills through deeper critical and inter-disciplinary awareness of English linguistic and literary studies. Theoretical principles are applied in a student research paper focused in either English linguistics or literatures in English.
Semester 1
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Religion for Secondary and Upper Secondary School Teachers 30 cr
Field Religious Studies
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The course covers different religions and attitudes to life in modern society with relevance for religious education in secondary and upper-secondary school. How are our identities shaped and transformed in the contemporary culture? How does the religiosity and spirituality of people change? It is possible to adapt the choice of subject to the student. In addition to a method part, the course also includes a major thesis.
Religious Studies may constitute the main subject in a Bachelor of Arts, 180 HE credits, or an in-depth specialisation on the teacher programme, primarily for those who plan to teach in secondary and upper-secondary school.
Semester 2
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Degree Thesis for Teachers: English with an Emphasis on Didactics (91-120) 30 cr
Field English
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The course discusses theories, methods and approaches within the field of teaching English in schools. Special emphasis is given to planning, carrying out, and presenting an advanced-level scholarly work based on language or literary studies, in connection with the teaching of English in upper secondary education. The course features the defense of the student's own paper and the critical review of another student's corresponding work. The search for scholarly publications and articles in databases and the consideration of general and research-related ethical questions within the study of English with an emphasis on didactics are also included in the course.