Course - Proficiency and Grammar - ENG1201
ENG1201 - Proficiency and Grammar
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | F |
Course content
Course content
ENG1201 gives an introduction to the basic structures of the English language and to English usage. The course covers topics such as basic grammatical terms and structures, vocabulary and lexical connections, differences and similarities between English and Norwegian, discourse competence, text analysis, translation and other text production. It also focuses on academic essay writing. Special attention is given to aspects of the English language and usage that may pose a challenge to Norwegian students. The aim of this course is for students to gain a critical awareness of linguistic choices in various contexts as well as providing opportunities for students to develop their English language skills.
Learning outcome
Learning outcome:
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course
- can recognize basic grammatical structures in the English language.
- are familiar with basic conventions of English academic essay writing.
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course
- are able to recognize and explain common language errors and variations in English-language texts using terms and jargon common to the field.
- can analyse and reflect upon lexical, grammatical, and pragmatic differences between English and Norwegian
- can utilize knowledge of differences between English and Norwegian in text analysis and translation.
General competence
Candidates who have passed this course
- are able to express themselves in appropriate and correct oral and written English.
Learning methods and activities
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars and supervision. 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.
Compulsory assignments
• 2 assignments consisting of written tasks, online quizzes, or a combination
• 1 oral presentation
Students with the MLSPRÅK program may be assigned a separate obligatory assignment.
Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments
- 1 oral presentation
- 2 assignments consisting of written tasks, online quizzes, or a combination.
Further on evaluation
The exam must be answered in English. Information about which dictionaries students are allowed to consult during the exam will be available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Archaeology (BARK)
Archives, Museums and Records Management (LTARKIV)
Art History (BKUH)
Cultural Heritage Management and Museum (BKULMI)
Drama and Theatre (BDRAMA)
Economics (BSØK)
Education (BPED)
English (BENG)
English (ÅENG)
European Studies (BEUROP)
Film Studies (BFV)
Film and Video Production (BFVPROD)
Foreign Languages (BFS)
Geography (BGEOG)
Geography with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLGEOG)
History (BHIST)
History with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLHIST)
Language Studies with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLSPRÅK)
Media Studies (BMV)
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)
Music Performance Studies - Jazz (BMUSK)
Music Technology (BMUST)
Musicology (BMUSV)
Norwegian Sign Language (LTBATGTOLK)
Philosophy and Ethics (BFI)
Physical Education and Sport with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLKIDR)
Political Science (BPOL)
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Psychology (BPSY)
Religious Studies (BRVI)
Scandinavian Studies and Comparative Literature (BNORDLIT)
Social Anthropology (BSANT)
Social Education and Child Welfare (HSGBVB)
Social Science and Sport Sciences (BSAMIDR)
Social Science with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLSAM)
Social Work (HSGSOB)
Sociology (BSOS)
Vocational Teacher Education (BYRK)
Recommended previous knowledge
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".
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to one of the following study programmes: a bachelor's programme within the humanities/social sciences, the one-year programme in English or a master's programme with teacher education (within language, geography, history, physical education and sport, social science).
Course materials
Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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HFENG112 | 7.5 | ||
HFENG112 | 7.5 | ||
ENG6010 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English Language
- English
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 F 2024-12-18 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL410 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 58 SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 16 SL410 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 11 SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 65 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 F 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"