BIBV3060 Themes in Library, Archives and Museums: An Exploration of Practice Emneplan

After completion of the course, the student will have acquired the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The student

• has extensive knowledge of language didactics adapted for years 8-10.
• has knowledge of language learning theories and metacognition in a multicultural perspective.
• has thorough knowledge of the curriculum, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the European Language Portfolio ages 6-12 and 13-18 and the European Language Portfolio for language teacher students.

Skills

The student

• is capable of communicating orally and in writing and freely using key language structures of Spanish and varied vocabulary in different social situations.
• is capable of planning and applying different work methods that promote exploration, curiosity and creativity in Spanish and in an interdisciplinary perspective.
• is capable of using midway evaluation as a means of motivating the pupils in their language learning.
• has pedagogical digital competence and is able to use digital tools related to language learning activities.

General competence

The student

• is capable of assessing his/her own teaching practice and interaction with others in professional practice.
• is capable of guiding the pupils in the development of learning and communication strategies.
• is capable of integrating the basic skills in the Spanish language subject.
• is capable of using scientific methods to further develop his/her own practice and actively contribute to the work on innovation processes at school.
• is capable of integrating the development of intercultural competence in the Spanish language subject.

The student writes a term paper reporting the empirical study. The student decides on the focus and research problem of the empirical study within the frames of the course and in agreement with the course responsible.

The term paper is written individually.

The term paper amounts 12-14 pages (A4). The front page, the list of contents, tables, diagrams, and screen shots, the list of references, and appendices are excluded.

Font and font size: Arial / Calibri / Verdana 12 points. Line spacing: 1.5.

The term paper can be written in either English or Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language).

In case, the term paper does not pass, the student must submit a revised term paper. Note, no supervision is offered in the case of revision of the term paper.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Grading scale A-F.

All term papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

A grade scale with A being the highest grade and E the poorest pass grade is used. The grade F means that the student has failed the exam.

The exam will be assessed by two internal examiners. An external programme supervisor is affiliated with the course in accordance with the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of Examiners at OsloMet.