SFE42015 Learner Language Analysis: English (Autumn 2025)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
Campus:
Online
Course Leader:
Nazareth Amlesom Kifle
Teaching language:
English
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

Mandatory course in the Master's Programme in Foreign Languages in School - English.

Teaching semester

3. semester (autumn)

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.

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

Knowledge

The student

  • has in-depth knowledge of central theories describing and explaining characteristics of learner language and interlanguage
  • has advanced knowledge of how to learn a foreign or second language
  • has knowledge of language acquisition in general
  • has specialized insight into learner language and interlanguage
  • has 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 capable of providing students with good and constructive feedback and evaluation

General Competence

The student

  • has the ability to reflect on language and teaching practices
  • can participate in relevant academic and didactic discourses with academic depth

Teaching and learning methods

The course is web-based, and all teaching and guidance take place online. It is assumed that the 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 theoretical nature and the other is practical. The texts can also be divided into several smaller contributions if the course instructor decides so.

The required coursework is assessed as approved / not approved. Course requirements must be approved before the student can proceed to the examination.

Exam

Individual, written term paper.

Scope: 3800-4200 words.

Grading scale: A-F.

Examiners

Internal or external examiner(s).

Course evaluation

Feedback from our students is crucial for us to offer the best possible courses and study programs. The course is evaluated every semester through ongoing and final assessments.

The results are processed by the head of education in dialogue with student representatives and faculty members. The programme committee follows up on student evaluations at the institute.

Reading list

The current reading list for 2025 Autumn can be found in Leganto
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