SFF42015 Learner Language Analysis: French (Autumn 2024)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
- Campus:
- Online
- Course Leader:
- Altijana Brkan
- Teaching language:
- French
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Mandatory course in the Master's Programme in Foreign Languages in School - French.
Lecture Semester
3. semester (autumn).
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
The student has
- in-depth knowledge of central theories describing and explaining characteristics of learner language and interlanguage.
- advanced knowledge of how to learn a foreign or second language.
- knowledge of language acquisition in general.
- specialized insight into learner language and interlanguage.
- knowledge of relevant grammatical features in both oral and written learner texts.
Skills
The student
- can describe and analyze learner language.
- can analyze the influence of other languages on the target language.
- can assess and analyze the language development of students learning a foreign or second language.
- is capable of presenting and discussing linguistic aspects of learner language.
- is able to use the results of learner language analysis and the insights they provide in teaching.
- is able to provide students with effective and constructive feedback and evaluation.
General Competence
The student
- has the ability to reflect on language and teaching practices.
- can participate in relevant professional and didactic discourses with academic depth.
Content
The course covers central theories of student language and foreign language acquisition. There is a strong emphasis on the analysis of anonymized authentic student texts, which are posted on the learning platform. This analysis is connected to relevant theoretical aspects and perspectives on student language.
Forms of teaching and learning
The course is web-based, and all teaching and guidance take place online. It is assumed that students actively participate in online discussions and conduct practical studies of student language and assessments using the learning platform's tools.
Workload
Approximately. 280 hours.
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
Each student is required to submit two substantial texts (oral or written) on the learning platform, where one is of a theoretical nature and the other is of a practical nature. The texts can also be divided into several smaller contributions if the instructor deems it necessary.
Required coursework must be approved before the student can present themselves for the exam.
Examination
Home examination, individual, written. Over four weeks.
Extent: 3800-4200 words.
All aids are allowed, except communication and collaboration with others regarding the answers.
Grading scale: A-F.
Examiners
Two internal examiners or one internal and one external examiner.
Course evaluation
Feedback from our students is essential for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programs. The course is evaluated each semester through ongoing and final evaluations.
The results are processed by the head of teaching in dialog with student representatives and subject teachers. The programme committee follows up on student evaluations at the department.