Welcome to English for Teachers in Grades 4-6 30,0 Credits
Here you can find out more about course enrolment, course organisation and more. You can also find information about your syllabus and the course schedule.
Information about the course
Course and application code | ENG022, 22535 |
Study period and pace | week 04–03 at half speed |
Register on your course
To keep your study place, you must register for your course no later than the Sunday before the start of the course.
You register in Ladok for students, and the registration period opens two weeks before the course begins and closes the Sunday before the start of the course. By registering, you show that you are an active student in the course.
Syllabus and reading list
In the syllabus, you can read more about the course content, objectives, and how it is examined. In the reading list, you can see which course literature is included in your course.
You can find your syllabus and reading list at the link below. If there are multiple versions of a syllabus or reading list, you should refer to the latest edition.
Your Timetable
The course schedule is published no later than four weeks before the course starts. You can find your schedule using the Kronox schedule app. You can search by entering the course name, course code, or registration code.
Information from the course co-ordinator
Welcome to English for Teachers in Grades 4–6, the University of Gävle, and the Department of English Studies!
This course comprises 30 credits and runs across both the Spring 2026 and Autumn 2026 terms.
Please read this welcome letter carefully, as it contains important information about your studies.
Course Structure
You will complete five modules during the course:
Spring 2026 (weeks 04–23)
• Basic Language Structure – 7.5 credits
• Language Proficiency – 7.5 credits
Autumn 2026 (weeks 36–02)
• Children’s and Youth Literature – 4.5 credits
• World English – 3 credits
• English Didactics – 7.5 credits
Schedule
All course meetings take place on Tuesdays from 14:00–16:00 via Zoom.
Teaching for the spring term begins in week 04 and our first meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20th.
Two obligatory on-campus meetings in Gävle are scheduled for the autumn term. Each meeting will last 1–2 days and will include workshops and seminars. These meetings are preliminarily scheduled for Week 45 (November 4th) and Week 1 (January 6–7, 2027).
Please note that examinations may be scheduled at other times. All examination dates will be announced in advance.
The Zoom link will be available on Canvas, our learning platform.
Your schedule will also be published in the Kronox timetable service no later than four weeks before the course starts.
Attendance
Attendance is required in order to pass the course.
Studying English at the University of Gävle involves gaining subject knowledge as well as developing your spoken and written English. This development depends on meeting with your teachers and participating actively in class. Many modules also include live group work to support the course objective that students should be able to “compare and critically evaluate one’s own and others’ texts and presentations.”
Because attendance is essential for meeting these objectives, students must participate in all obligatory seminars. Only minor exceptions can be granted.
Course Materials and Workload
A syllabus and schedule for each module, including reading instructions, will be posted on Canvas two weeks before the module begins.
As this is a 50% course, you should plan to spend approximately 20 hours per week on your studies. This includes:
• 2 hours of scheduled class time
• Reading
• Preparation
• Writing assignments
Please make sure to order the literature for the first two modules well in advance.
You will be automatically registered on Canvas when you register for the course. This is our main channel for communication and where you will find material such as the timetable, instructions, assignments, etc. This is also where the different instructors will post general announcements concerning the course and the individual sessions. Therefore, check the course Canvas page regularly.
If you need support with any technical issues concerning Canvas, contact the support service through studentsupport@hig.se.
The syllabus (kursplan) is a legally binding document for teachers and students alike. Students should therefore refrain from requesting instructors to change the course content or shorten the reading list, for example. There is a separate link in the welcome letter to the course plan.
Cheating and plagiarizing are serious academic offences, which result in failing the module in question and being reported to the university’s disciplinary board. You will also be asked to take a knowledge test about cheating on Canvas before you can access any of the course material.
Contact
Telephone hours: Monday–Thursday 9.00–10.00.
This page was last updated 2025-11-27