Study plan for BAHF-ENG Bachelor's Programme in English, høst 2026

Objectives and content

The bachelor-programme in English offers training in the academic study of English Linguistics and English-language Literatures. Students deepen their knowledge of the language system, its development, variation, change and usage, and of central topics, periods and approaches in English literary and cultural studies. Throughout the study programme and across the disciplines, students learn to develop their critical, analytic, linguistic and problem-solving skills by engaging with a broad range of texts and genres and a variety of approaches to reading. Through written assignments and oral presentations, students also enhance their oral and written skills in academic English.

Admission into the programme requires a strong background in oral and written English.

Required Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme the students should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

On completion of the programme, graduates are able to

apply analytical concepts, theories, and methods for the scientific study of language, literary texts, and cultural contexts
describe the central aspects of linguistic and literary systems using linguistic and literary terminology
describe, explain and analyse specialised topics in English linguistics, e.g. phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and language history
describe, explain and analyse specialised topics in British, American, and World literatures, literary criticism, and critical theory
describe, analyse and interpret a variety of literary texts
discuss and assess the significance of historical and cultural contexts to the interpretation of texts

Skills

On completion of the programme, graduates are able to

critically engage with scientific concepts and methods
analyse authentic linguistic data and a variety of literary and non-literary texts
examine links and interfaces between language structure and use
examine links and interfaces between literary texts and historical and cultural contexts
demonstrate and employ key research abilities:
- assess research materials from a range of sources, primary and secondary
- evaluate different sources and identify what is significant in a large body of material
- recognise and cite open-access and other scholarly databases, including literary and linguistic journals, glossaries, language corpora and other accredited scholarly resources
- read diverse texts closely and critically
- analyse problems, compare and evaluate different views
- formulate independent and well-argued hypotheses
- initiate and complete a piece of independent, original research (bachelor thesis)
- reflect on their acquired research abilities

General competence

On completion of the programme, graduates are able to

think and argue analytically, critically, and independently about topics within their academic field
use their research skills to find, evaluate, and use information within their academic field
work autonomously, motivate themselves, plan their own work, and achieve goals and meet deadlines
employ collaborative skills - the ability to engage in critical and constructive discussion as part of a team
demonstrate written communication skills - the ability to write clearly and effectively in English, and to adjust writing style appropriately to the content, the context, nature, and purpose of the subject
demonstrate oral communication skills - the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in spoken English, to explain their ideas to others and to present a longer argument with confidence

The above knowledges, skills, and competences are acquired by/through

autonomous work
preparing for and participating in lectures and seminars
written assignments
peer review and feedback in small-group seminars and collaborative group projects
individual supervision/one-to-one tutorials offering advice and feedback on written work
giving and receiving feedback on oral presentations
initiating, planning and completing a piece of independent, original research

Compulsory units

EX.PHIL. Examen philosophicum (10 credits) (A)
Introductory course: LES100 (10 credits) (A)
ENG100 Introduction to English Studies (10 credits) (A)
ENG110 Sounds and Structures (15 credits) (S)
ENG125 British Literature and Culture (15 credits) (S)
ENG120 System and Variation (15 credits) (A)
ENG122 American Literature and Culture (15 credits) (A)
AMER200 The Americas (10 credits) (S)

In addition, students choose two of the following courses:
ENG221 English Linguistics: Language History (10 credits) (S)
ENG261 Bachelor Paper in English Linguistics: Language History (10 credits) (S)
ENG223 English Linguistics: Modern Linguistics (10 credits) (S)
ENG263 Bachelor Paper in English Linguistics: Modern Linguistics (10 credits) (S)
ENG222 English (American) Literature and Culture I (10 credits) (S)
ENG262 Bachelor Paper in English (American) Literature and Culture I (10 credits) (S)
ENG224 English (British or colonial/postcolonial) Literature and Culture II (10 credits) (S)
ENG264 Bachelor Paper in English (British or colonial/postcolonial) Literature and Culture II (10 credits) (S)

Specialisation

The specialisation in English consists of four courses at the 100-level and five courses at the 200-level, where students in addition to the obligatory AMER200 choose two courses.

100-level:
ENG110 Sounds and Structures (15 credits)
ENG125 British Literature and Culture (15 credits)
ENG120 System and Variation (15 credits)
ENG122 American Literature and Culture (15 credits)

200-level
AMER200 The Americas (10 credits)
ENG221 English Linguistics: Language History (10 credits)
ENG261 Bachelor Paper in English Linguistics: Language History (10 credits)
ENG223 English Linguistics: Modern Linguistics (10 credits)
ENG263 Bachelor Paper in English Linguistics: Modern Linguistics (10 credits)
ENG222 English (American) Literature and Culture I (10 credits)
ENG262 Bachelor Paper in English (American) Literature and Culture I (10 credits)
ENG224 English (British or colonial/postcolonial) Literature and Culture II (10 credits)
ENG264 Bachelor Paper in English (British or colonial/postcolonial) Literature and Culture II (10 credits)

At the 200-level, students in addition to AMER200 take one course with a school exam and one with a Bachelor paper. It is not possible to combine ENG221 and ENG261, ENG223 and ENG263, ENG222 and ENG262, or ENG224 and ENG264.

Sequential Requirements, courses

1st semester (A):
Ex.phil., introductory course, and ENG100 (30 credits)

2nd semester (S):
ENG110 Sounds and Structures (15 credits)
ENG125 British Literature and Culture (15 credits)

3rd semester (A):
ENG120 System and Variation (15 credits)
ENG122 American Literature and Culture (15 credits)

4th semester (S):
Elective courses / Exchange (30 credits)

5th semester (A):
Elective courses / Exchange (30 credits)

6th semester (S):
AMER200 The Americas (10 credits)

In addition, students choose two of the following courses:
ENG221 English Linguistics: Language History (10 credits)
ENG261 Bachelor Paper in English Linguistics: Language History (10 credits)
ENG223 English Linguistics: Modern Linguistics (10 credits)
ENG263 Bachelor Paper in English Linguistics: Modern Linguistics (10 credits)
ENG222 English (American) Literature and Culture I (10 credits)
ENG262 Bachelor Paper in English (American) Literature and Culture I (10 credits)
ENG224 English (British or colonial/postcolonial) Literature and Culture II (10 credits)
ENG264 Bachelor Paper in English (British or colonial/postcolonial) Literature and Culture II (10 credits)

Assessment methods

Throughout the programme, students encounter various forms of assessment, such as written school exams, supervised papers, oral presentations, and oral exams.
The assessment methods are adapted to the learning outcomes of each course.
For more detailed information on assessment methods, see the individual course descriptions.