English linguistics: modern linguistics
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters Spring
- Course code
- ENG223
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
In English linguistics at 200-level, students take the same course as either ENG223 (school exam) or ENG263 (Bachelor paper).
The course aims to give students insight into central topics in modern English linguistics and to introduce students to linguistic theories and/or methods for the scientific description of Present-Day English.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
- has developed analytic skills and an academic approach to language
- has developed a basic understanding of one of more linguistic theories
Skills
The student
- can apply linguistic methods to shed light on aspects of the English language.
General competence
Students
- have developed a critical and independent approach to central linguistic questions
- can express themselves in correct academic English
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed the introductory semester as well as ENG110 (or ENG114, ENG115) and ENG120 (or ENG107, ENG108/118, ENG109/119), or equivalent.
For students with a background other than the Norwegian school system, a level of competence in English corresponding to C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended.
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
The course is open to all students admitted to the University of Bergen.
For exchange students: Applicants have to document English language proficiency to access the course. Students should hold a level of C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR). For valid tests, please see uib.no/exchange.
Teaching and learning methods
Seminars: up to 16 hours (normally 2 hours per week for 8 weeks).
In the case that fewer than five students register for a course, the organised teaching may be adapted to fit the number of students. If this occurs, students will be informed at the start of the semester, and before the registration deadline 1 February.
Students are expected to be actively present in class. This expectation is also the basis for the preparation towards the exam.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Attendance is obligatory. Students must be present in at least 75% of the seminars.
In order to take the exam, students must also complete and pass one obligatory written task given in connection with the seminars.
All obligatory requirements must be completed in the same semester.
The compulsory requirements are valid for the teaching semester and the following semester.