Course - Society, Culture, Language - ENG1004
ENG1004 - Society, Culture, Language
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 14 days |
Course content
This course will address issues of cultural and social relevance, drawing on methodologies and concepts from sociolinguistics and/or translation studies and/or historical studies and/or literary studies. A more detailed description of the academic content will be available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course
- have knowledge of specific English-speaking societies and their unique societal, cultural and/or sociolinguistic traits.
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course
- are able to reflect on the intersection between society, culture, history and/or language.
- are able to write independent analyses using relevant theory and secondary materials.
General competence
Candidates who have passed this course
- are able to demonstrate a good command of written English.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.
Students should expect that this 7.5 credit course equates with approximately 10 hours of work per week, including teaching time.
Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Compulsory assignments
- 1 written assignment (approx. 1500 words)
Further on evaluation
The course is assessed by a written home exam of ca. 1500 words, which amounts to a three-day workload, completed within a 14 days period. Other exams may be scheduled within the same period.The exam must be answered in English.
Recommended previous knowledge
Students should have knowledge of English equivalent to that of students who have learned English as a programme subject over two years at Norwegian "videregående skole".
Course materials
Students should make every effort to attend lectures as the exam may test knowledge of concepts that are not discussed in the course materials. The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG6011 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| ENG6017 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2019 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English Language
- English
- English Cultural Studies
- English Linguistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-12-08Submission
2023-12-22
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"