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ENG1401

Civilization

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The purpose of this course is to offer a critical introduction to the social and political structures of one or more English-speaking countries. The course will provide an overview of topics such as population and minorities, political and government structures and issues, presented in a historical context.

Learning outcome

The course provides a general introduction to English-speaking culture(s) and a societal context for studies in English literature and language.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, group sessions, and supervision.

Compulsory assignments

  • 1 written assignment, approx. 1200-1500 words

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
ENG1402 7.5 sp
ENG1404 7.5 sp
HFENG114 15 sp
HFENG114 15 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • English

Contact information

There is no contact information available for this course.

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-20 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-01 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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