Välkommen till kursen English for Teachers in Grades 7-9 (lärarlyftet) 45 Credits

Information från kursansvarig

Welcome to Lärarlyftet, the University of Gävle, and the department of English studies!

My name is Britta Larson Bergstedt and I will be your course coordinator for this Lärarlyft course in English for Teachers Grades 7-9. You can contact me at britta.bergstedt@hig.se. This course lasts three academic terms for a total of 45 credits.

This Lärarlyft course is an online course which does not require any physical meetings on campus. Weekly lessons are scheduled for the same day and time throughout the term. This first term, Autumn 2025, our Zoom meetings will take place on Thursdays between 14.00–16.00.

Please note that examinations may be scheduled for other days and times. It is possible to apply to take written examinations at a location closer to your home.

Please read the following information in this welcome letter carefully and make sure you click all the links.

You will study 8 different modules in total within this English course.

This Fall 2025:
Language Structure 7 credits,
Written Communication, 5 credits,
World English, 3 credits

Spring 2026 and Fall 2026
• English Didactics, 10 credits
• Field Studies, 5 credits
• Contemporary English Literature, 5 credits
• Children’s and Youth Literature, 5 credits
• Survey Course in Linguistics, 5 credits

There is a set schedule for all the modules on Thursdays, 14-16 via Zoom. Teaching in the autumn term starts in week 36 and ends in week 03. The first meeting will take place week 36, on Thursday, September 4th.

You will find the Zoom link for our meetings on the learning platform Canvas.

Please note that examinations may be scheduled for other days and times and information about these will be posted on Canvas at the beginning of the module.

Students attending courses in English at the University of Gävle are required to attend class in order to receive a passing grade. Studying English involves obtaining subject knowledge, but also improving one’s ability and confidence to speak and write English. This can only take place if students meet their teachers and actively participate. Furthermore, most modules feature live, face-to-face, group work in order to accommodate the general course objective that “students should be able to compare and critically evaluate one’s own and others' texts and presentations”.

Failure to participate in weekly class sessions and activities will therefore make it impossible to attain a course objective. For these reasons, we require attendance, with only minor exceptions. To take exams and pass the course, students must attend all obligatory seminars.

A syllabus and schedule for each module, including timetables with reading instructions, will be posted on Canvas two weeks prior to the start of the module. Since this course runs at 50%, you should be prepared to allocate approximately 20 hours per week to your studies. This includes 2 hours of Zoom, but also your individual time spent preparing, reading and writing assignments.

Make sure you order the course literature for the first two modules right away. You will not be able to access the course page on Canvas until mid-August, but the literature list can be found in the syllabus which can be found on the university website.

You will be automatically registered on the learning platform 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.