Course content

Course content

The course provides an in-depth study of selected phenomena in English grammar and/or translation from the point of view of state-of-the-art frameworks and approaches. In addition, the course addresses issues in comparative grammar, for example parametric differences between English and Norwegian.

Learning outcome

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

• are aware of the basic aspects of the grammar of English and ways of describing and explaining them using one or more current theoretical approaches
• have in-depth knowledge of selected phenomena in English grammar
• have basic knowledge of issues in comparative grammar

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

• are able to describe systematic differences between English and another language, e.g. Norwegian
• are able to analyse phenomena in English grammar within one or more theoretical frameworks or approaches

Learning methods and activities

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, discussions 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

• Written work of ca. 2000 words/4-5 pages, which may be split over several assignments. Online quizzes may substitute for a portion of this.

Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All portions of the obligatory assignment must be completed in the same semester.

Compulsory assignments

• Written work of ca. 2000 words.Online quizzes may substitute for a portion of this.

Recommended previous knowledge

ENG1201

Required previous knowledge

Pass in ENG1101 or equivalent

Course materials

Curriculum/reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions