Britt Wenche Svenhard

Norwegian version of this page Department of Languages, Literature and Culture

Norwegian version of this page Position

Professor

Contact

+4769608348

britt.w.svenhard@hiof.no

Study place

Halden

Office nr.

A3-082

Academic interests

British literature and literature didactics, narrative, adaptation, literacy, CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), online language teaching and course design

Member of Literature and Narrativity (research group) and The International Society for the Study of Narrative

Member of the steering committee for ETOS (Evaluation of Bilingual Training Opportunities in Schools)

Teaching

Adaptation - Turning Literature into Film (10 ECTS)

Literary Didactics within English Teaching/Litteratur i undervisningen II (10 ECTS, MA in Teaching Foreign Languages in School)

Background

Adviser for English to the Norwegian National Centre for Foreign Languages in Education with national coordinating responsibility for CLIL projects and dissemination (2005 - 2012).

Member of Østfold University College's committees for the development of two new MA programmes in Teacher Education (5-10 and 1-7) and the incorporation of Spanish in the MA programme Teaching Foreign Languages in School.

Peer review work for Acta Didactica Norge.

Research groups

Grønn, Berit & Svenhard, Britt W. (2023). Magic Realism and the Feminine in "Encanto". Genre and Narrative Mode as Paratext. Tidskrift för litteraturvetenskap. ISSN 1104-0556. 52(4), p. 64–80. doi: 10.54797/tfl.v52i4.11758. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2021). “There must be trolls in what I write”: Ibsen’s mythopoesis adapted (in)to music and film. In Franzon, Johan F.I.; Greenall, Annjo Klungervik; Kvam, Sigmund & Parianou, Anastasia (Ed.), Song Translation: Lyrics in Contexts. Frank & Timme. ISSN 9783732993345. p. 395–423. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2019). “The Right Alice” – A Cybertext Perspective on Narrated Identity in Film Adaptations of Lewis Carroll’s Novels. In Knutsen, Karen Sue Patrick; Barstad, Guri Ellen & Vestli, Elin-Sofie Nesje (Ed.), Exploring identity in literature and life stories: The elusive self. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISSN 9781527535718. p. 309–323. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2018). Å lese film. Acta Didactica Norge. 12(2), p. 1–16. doi: 10.5617/adno.5645. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
This article addresses teachers who are looking to integrate film into their English syllabus and who are searching for related methods that will enable them to fulfil both subject and core curriculum aims (Kunnskapsløftet 2017). I explore methods and approaches for the utilization of Norwegian students’ extensive knowledge of visual texts and genres in the teaching of literacy and metacognitive competence. The discussion draws on research and teaching practices that demonstrate how arts integration into other subjects facilitates student output and metacognitive and higher order thinking (Bamford, 2008; Yenawine, 2014). My emphasis is on the combined use of reading comprehension and visual thinking strategies in the teaching of film in EFL courses and I propose genre-based teaching (Mjør et al., 2006; Stafford, 2011) as a viable approach to a more comprehensive literacy instruction, including both literary and film narratives. I also look at how encouraging the transfer of students’ prior knowledge of film and narrative patterns can contribute to greater learner autonomy.
Svenhard, Britt W. (2017). How to Train Your Dragon - and how to read a story where there is none, Narratology Plus: Studies in Recent International Narratives for Children and Young Adults / Narratologie Plus – Studien zur Erzählweise in aktueller internationaler Kinder- und Jugendliteratur. Peter Lang Publishing Group. ISSN 9783631676844. p. 221–244. doi: 10.3726/978-3-653-07163-4. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2016). Decadence Revisited in Michael Winterbottom's Jude. In Knutsen, Karen S Patrick & Barstad, Guri Ellen (Ed.), States of Decadence: On the Aesthetics of Beauty, Decline and Transgression across Time and Space Vol. 2. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISSN 9781443811170. p. 2–20. Full text in Research Archive
Grønn, Berit & Svenhard, Britt W. (2015). Students' Perspectives on Synchronous Oral Computer-Mediated Communication (SOCMC). In Pixel, Conference Secretariat (Eds.), The Future of education : conference proceedings. Libreria Universitaria. ISSN 9788862926201. p. 146–150. Full text in Research Archive
Björk, Eva Lambertsson; Eschenbach, Jutta & Svenhard, Britt W. (2014). Film som verktøy i språkundervisningen. In Bjørke, Camilla; Dypedahl, Magne & Myklevold, Gro Anita (Ed.), Fremmedspråksdidaktikk. Cappelen Damm Akademisk. ISSN 9788202424503. p. 195–210. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. & Cherubini, Nadja (2010). Developing receptive and productive skills through the use of learning centres. In Svenhard, Britt W. (Eds.), CLIL - engelsk og fremmedspråk i andre fag. Fremmedspråksenteret. ISSN 9788281950467. p. 20–37. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W.; Servant, Kim; Hellekjær, Glenn Ole & Bøhn, Henrik (2007). Norway. In Maljers, Anne; Marsh, David & Wolff, Dieter (Ed.), Windows on CLIL. European Platform for Dutch Education. ISSN 9789074220743. p. 139–146. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
This chapter presents the outcome of a survey of Content and Language Integrated (CLIL) classes in Norwegian schools in 2004-2005. The number of classes was about 20, limited to single subjects and classes at the upper secondary level. The number of classes is in decline, and these are vulnerable due to dependence on solitary, particularly enthusiastic teachers and difficulties in finding substitutes and replacements when teachers retire.
Svenhard, Britt W.; Servant, Kim; Hellekjær, Glenn Ole & Bøhn, Henrik (2007). Norway, Windows on CLIL : content and language integrated learning in the European spotlight. Europees Platform. p. 139–146. Full text in Research Archive

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Svenhard, Britt W. (2009). Engelsk: klar for eksamen. Cappelen Damm AS. ISBN 9788202295899. 120 p. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W.; Haugum, Eva; Kagge, Julia; Rugset, Audun & Ulven, Eva (2007). Worldwide : programfaget internasjonal engelsk. Aschehoug & Co. ISBN 9788203335327. 304 p. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W.; Rugset, Audun; Kagge, Julia; Haugum, Eva & Haugen, Hellevi (2007). Worldwide : elevnettsted. Aschehoug & Co. ISBN 9788203335365. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W.; Rugset, Audun; Kagge, Julia; Haugum, Eva & Ulven, Eva (2007). Worldwide : lærer-CD. Aschehoug & Co. ISBN 9788203335358. Full text in Research Archive

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Grønn, Berit & Svenhard, Britt Wenche (2025). Intersemiotic transposition in popular culture –examining how cultural concepts travel through music. Full text in Research Archive
Grønn, Berit & Svenhard, Britt Wenche (2025). Gender Subversion and Continuation in the cross-over picture book "To små riddere" ("Dos caballeros indefensos"). Full text in Research Archive
Grønn, Berit & Svenhard, Britt W. (2022). Viewing "Encanto" from the Periphery: the Use of Paratexts to Convey Magic Realism and the Feminine. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2022). Viewing "Encanto" from the Periphery: The Use of Paratexts to Convey Magic Realism and the Feminine. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2018). Fictions of identity: Some thoughts on the influence of cybertexts on the study of identity narratives in literature and film. The ABCs of narrative. 9th conference narrative matters. Program and abstract book. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2018). Fictions of identity: Some thoughts on the influence of cybertexts on the study of identity narratives in literature and film. Full text in Research Archive
Ekstam, Jane Mattisson & Svenhard, Britt W. (2018). The importance of trust and local participation in the implementation of the new Norwegian school curriculum. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. & Friberg, Nina Welde (2017). Fortellinger for flere fag - prosjekt med grafisk roman, film og stop motion i engelsk og kunst og håndverk på 8. trinn. 7(1), p. 75–80. Full text in Research Archive
Grønn, Berit & Svenhard, Britt W. (2017). Digital designs for student-centred teaching. Examples of the use of LMS, video conferencing and blog in online and on-campus courses.”. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. & Friberg, Nina Welde (2016). Teaching Graphic Novels and Film. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. & Grønn, Berit (2016). Online foreign language teaching: How to create dialogical and knowledge building learning environments. Full text in Research Archive
Grønn, Berit & Svenhard, Britt W. (2015). Students` Perspectives on Acquiring Content and Developing Oral Communicative Skills in Synchronous Oral Computer-Mediated Communication (SOCMC)- Some Implications for Future Course Designs. Full text in Research Archive
Grønn, Berit & Svenhard, Britt W. (2015). Interaction and co-creation of meaning in online foreign language courses. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2014). Nettbaserte praksisfellesskap. Veiledningsaspektet i kommunikativ språkundervisning. Full text in Research Archive
Grønn, Berit & Svenhard, Britt W. (2014). Nettbaserte synkrone samtaler og høyere ordens tenkning: Hvordan legge til rette for bruk av faglige begreper i engelsk og fremmedspråk på en måte som gir mening og stimulerer til faglig utvikling og språklig forståelse? Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2014). Thomas Hardy's Sue Bridehead and Narrative Embodiments of Decadence - "Souls outside Bodies". Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. & Stensrud, Monica (2013). Ny som nettpedagog. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2013). Thomas Hardy's Sue Bridehead and Narrative Embodiments of Decadence. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2013). How to Train Your Dragon (2010) - a new hero for an old narrative? Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2012). Innledning. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2012). CLIL - Hvordan CLIL kan bidra til økt motivasjon for engelskfaget og hvordan lokale aktører og næringslivet kan trekkes inn i skolens virksomhet. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2012). CLIL in Norway: From Elitist to Egalitarian Instruction. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2012). Innledning. In Svenhard, Britt W. (Eds.), CLIL: Kombinert fag- og engelskopplæring i videregående skole. Fremmedspråksenteret. ISSN 9788281950542. p. 4–10. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2010). CLIL - engelsk og fremmedspråk i andre fag. In Svenhard, Britt W. (Eds.), CLIL - engelsk og fremmedspråk i andre fag. Fremmedspråksenteret. ISSN 9788281950467. p. 5–6. Full text in Research Archive
Brevik, Lisbeth M.; Svenhard, Britt W. & Moe, Eli (2009). Konferanseinnlegg: Suksessfaktor i Clil - lese for å lære. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2008). Easy does it: Introducing CLIL into Norwegian foreign language teaching. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Etterutdanningskurs for ungarske lærere ved prosjektet "Transfer via German"
Svenhard, Britt W. (2008). Hvordan lesestrategier i CLIL kan bidra til å styrke den generelle språkkompetansen. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Arrangert av Fremmedspråksenteret og Universitetet i Oslo.
Svenhard, Britt W. (2008). CLIL-skoler bygger broer mellom språk og andre fag. Språk og språkundervisning. ISSN 0038-8521. p. 15–17. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2008). Hvordan lesestrategier i CLIL kan bidra til å styrke den generelle språkkompetansen. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Arrangert av Fremmedspråksenteret og Universitetet i Tromsø
Svenhard, Britt W. (2008). Hvordan lesestrategier i CLIL kan bidra til å styrke den generelle språkkompetansen. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Arrangert av Fremmedspråksenteret og Høgskolen i Bergen
Svenhard, Britt W. (2006). Introduction to adaptation. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W.; Hellekjær, Glenn Ole & Hokstad, Leif Martin (2006). Lesing og IKT i faget engelsk. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2006). Film og litteratur. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2006). Introduction to adaptation. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2006). Introduction to adaptation. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2013). CORE Norway. A preliminary state-of-the-art report. Comenius Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Union. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2012). Kombinert fag- og engelskopplæring i videregående skole (Fokus på språk, 28). Fremmedspråksenteret. ISSN 9788281950467. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2012). CLIL: Kombinert fag- og engelskopplæring i videregående skole. Fremmedspråksenteret. ISSN 9788281950542. Full text in Research Archive
Svenhard, Britt W. (2010). CLIL - engelsk og fremmedspråk i andre fag. Fremmedspråksenteret. ISSN 9788281950467. Full text in Research Archive
Bøhn, Henrik; Svenhard, Britt W.; Hellekjær, Glenn Ole & Servant, Kim (2005). A Survey of Content and Language Integrated Learning in Norwegian Schools in the 2004-2005 School Year. Høgskolen i Østfold. Full text in Research Archive

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