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ENG1201

Proficiency and Grammar

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

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.

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
HFENG112 7.5 sp
HFENG112 7.5 sp
ENG6010 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
ENG1202 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
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 Language
  • English

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Language and Literature

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code F Date 2025-12-04 Time 09:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL111 grønn sone
41 candidates
Room SL410 orange sone
58 candidates
Room SL111 blå sone
11 candidates

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