Swedish name: Att tillämpa kognitiv lingvistik i främmandepråksundervisning
This syllabus is valid: 2023-01-02 and until further notice
Syllabus for courses starting after 2023-01-02
Course code: 1EN073
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
English: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
French: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Linguistics: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Russian: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language Teaching and Learning: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
German: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Language Studies
Established by: Faculty director of studies, Faculty of arts, 2017-06-27
Revised by: Head of Department of Language Studies, 2022-09-14
This course treats of cognitive linguistics and how this theory complex is of relevance for the teaching of foreign languages. The holistic view of cognitive linguistics provides additional support for established methods for language teaching and learning, but has also contributed alternative suggestions regarding ways in which grammar and vocabulary can be presented and practiced in the classroom. In addition, cognitive linguistics offers explanations for why students may experience problems when learning a new language. The course provides both a theoretical orientation and opportunities for analysis of practical applications. An individual case study focused on the students' main field of study offers additional specialization opportunities.
The course consists of the following two modules:
Module 1: Applied Cognitive Linguistics - theoretical orientation, 4.5 credits
Module 2: Applied Cognitive Linguistics - practical application, 3 credits
In this module, students will choose one of the following alternatives:
a) Case study focused on English, 3 credits
b) Case study focused on French, 3 credits
c) Case study focused on Linguistics, 3 credits
d) Case study focused on Russian, 3 credits
e) Case study focused on Language Didactics, 3 credits
f) Case study focused on German, 3 credits
To be awarded a Pass grade, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
Competence and skills
Judgement and approach
Univ: At least 120 ECTS and thereof at least 75 ECTS in one of the academic subjects English, French, German, Linguistics, Russian, or equivalent knowledge.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary course English 6/English Course B.
Form of instruction
The course is entirely net-based. Access to a computer and headset is necessary to complete the assignments that are part of the course.
The medium of instruction in teaching sessions and seminars is English.
Module 1: Applied Cognitive Linguistics - theoretical orientation, 4.5 credits
Teaching consists of lectures, group discussions and group work via a learning platform and on-line conference tools. Students are also expected to take active part in oral discussions in a few compulsory on-line seminars in real time via a designated conference tool. Students can also attend the seminars on campus. All discussion contributions and presentations must be submitted within specified time frames.
Module 2: Applied Cognitive Linguistics - practical application, 3 credits
In this module, students are expected to design, carry out and report on a minor study related to how perspectives in cognitive linguistics are applicable to various aspects of teaching, for example to the design of teaching materials, structure of presentations and choice of support materials. Thus, the study may take the form of a small-scale teaching experiment or a study of teaching materials. The study is to be presented in writing as well as orally at a compulsory online seminar. Students can also attend the seminar on campus.
In Module 1, examination consists of assessment of written assignments and oral/written discussions about these assignments. The final assessment is also based on the students' active participation in the compulsory discussion seminars.
In Module 2, examination consists of assessment of the written report of the short case study and the oral presentation of the study. The final assessment also includes the student's active participation in the compulsory discussion seminar.
In Module 1, assignments and contributions to group discussions are written in English. The language used for written course work in Module 2 is chosen on the basis of the student's main field of study. The oral presentation in Module 2 is held in English.
The examiner can decide on deviations from the modes of examination in the syllabus for a student who has been determined eligible for pedagogical support due to a disability. Individual adjustments to the mode of examination will be made on the basis of the student's needs. The mode of examination will be adjusted in relation to the expected learning outcomes. Student in need of Individual adjustments to the mode of examination, should request this at the department no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner makes a decision based on the request, and the decision is communicated to the student.
Grades awarded are Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd (VG)), Pass (Godkänd (G)) or Fail (Underkänd (U)). In order to be awarded a Pass with distinction, a student must have achieved this grade in modules carrying 7.5 credits.
A student who has been awarded a Pass grade cannot be re-examined.
A student who has not received a Pass grade on an exam has the right to re-take the exam (a re-sit) on a course on which they have ever been registered. The first re-sit shall be offered no later than two months after the regular exam, but no earlier than ten working days after the result of that exam has been announced. For tests held in May or June, the first re-sit may be offered within three months of the regular exam. The date for the re-sit shall be announced no later than in conjunction with the regular exam. At least one more re-sit shall be offered within a year of the regular exam.
In cases where an exam cannot be repeated according to the rules in effect regarding re-sits, it will be replaced with another task. The scope and content of such a task should be reasonably proportionate to the missed exam.
An examiner may decide that a student who has not quite met the examination requirements, but is close to a Pass grade, be given the opportunity to take a supplementary examination to achieve the Pass grade. Such an examination shall be individually tailored to the goal(s) that the student has not met, and shall be arranged within two weeks after the result of the examination has been announced, but before the next examination session. A supplementary examination can only raise a Fail grade to a Pass grade; award of a grade higher than Pass is not allowed. If the student so wishes, they have the right to take a re-sit instead of a supplementary examination, which gives them the opportunity to achieve a Pass with Distinction.
The final date for the submission/completion of assignments falls on the last day of the semester, unless otherwise stated by the teacher. All assignments need to be completed or submitted within the time frame set by the teacher in order to be considered for examination, otherwise they must be completed over again.
In the event of a decision that the course will no longer be offered, or if the syllabus has been revised, students are guaranteed at least three exams (including the regular one) based on the previous syllabus during a time of no more than two years after the previous syllabus ceased to apply or the decision was made that the course no longer be offered.
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