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Course syllabus - Students Reading and Writing

Scope

3 credits

Course code

PEA948

Valid from

Autumn semester 2023

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Main area(s)

School

School of Education, Culture and Communication

Ratified

2022-12-13

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide the participant with the opportunity to develop understanding of students' academic literacy.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the participant is expected to be able to
1. independently and jointly with others, plan, implement and evaluate teaching and assessment with focus on students' development in academic writing and reading.
2. collect, analyse and communicate their own and others' experiences of teaching and learning practices within academic writing and reading, as a basis for the development of educational practice and the academic profession
3. discuss theoretical perspectives on academic writing and reading in a subject didactic context

Course content

- Strategies for developing students' reading and writing
- Academic integrity

Specific requirements

Employment intended for teaching at Mälardalen University.

Examination

MUN1, Oral examination, 1 credit, oral presentation and discussion concerning learning outcomes 1-3, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, Written assignment, 1 credit, learning log concerning learning outcomes 1-3, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
SEM1, Seminar, 1 credit, active participation in seminars concerning learning outcomes 2 and 3, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Two-grade scale