Courses: ENG120L Aspects of the English Language System - Spring 2024
ECTS Credits
5
Level of Study
Bachelor
Language of Instruction
English
Teaching semester
Autumn
Place of Instruction
Bergen
Objectives and Content
The objective of this course is to introduce students to central aspects of the English language system, such as the lexicon, semantics, phonology, morphology or syntax.
The content of the course may vary from year to year.
The course combines theoretical introductions and practical activities. Both theory and practice are carefully weaved together in order to develop a broad understanding of the topic.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students have achieved the following learning outcomes in terms of knowledges, skills, and competences. These are achieved through autonomous work with the syllabus, preparation for lectures and seminars, participation in discussions and submission of the compulsory assignments specified under "Compulsory Assignments and Attendance".
Knowledge
Students
- have detailed knowledge of aspects of the English language system
- are familiar with concepts and terminology used in the study of the English language system
Skills
Students are able to
- use language data to discuss, explain and contextualise linguistic structures and phenomena
- describe and analyse data relevant to linguistic systems
- discuss topics related to the language system using linguistic terminology
- identify and describe a range of concepts and methods relevant to the language system when working with examples from language data
- select relevant information from a variety of sources
- link more advanced linguistic concepts and theories to the already familiar ones
General competence
Students can
- think and argue analytically, critically, and independently
- apply analytical concepts, theories, and methods for the scientific study of language
- manage and organise new information and relate it to previously acquired knowledge
- work autonomously, plan their own work, and achieve goals and meet deadlines
- express themselves in correct academic English, both in writing and orally
- extend their knowledge through further studies of English linguistics
Required Previous Knowledge
No formal requirements, but see ''Recommended previous knowledge''.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
It is strongly recommended that students, in addition to fulfilling the general admission requirements, also have good grades in specialized English courses from Upper Secondary School.
For students with a background other than the Norwegian school system, a level of competence in English corresponding to C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended.
It is recommended that students have completed the introductory semester as well as ENG110 (Sounds and Structures) or equivalent courses.
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Due to course overlap, students cannot be granted credits for ENG120L in combination with ENG106 (5 ECTS), ENG107 (5 ECTS), ENG108 (5 ECTS), ENG109 (5 ECTS), ENG118 (5 ECTS), ENG119 (5 ECTS) or ENG120 (5 ECTS)
Access to the Course
The course is open to students with admission to the Foreign Language Teacher Education Programme at the University of Bergen.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures: up to 24 hours.
Students are expected to be actively present in class. This expectation is also the basis for the preparation towards the exam.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
In order to take the exam, students are required to complete and to pass the following compulsory assignments:
- one short presentation or one written task, 500 words max. (the type of assignment can vary from year to year)
- one multiple choice task
Details about the assignments, the presentation and submission procedure, as well as the deadline for the assignments will be advertised on MittUiB. All compulsory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments are valid for the teaching semester and the following semester.
Forms of Assessment
The course exam is a 2-hours school exam in Inspera.
Students who do not complete the obligatory assignments (described above) will be refused the right to take the final exam.
Examination Support Material
No aids/support materials are allowed during the exam.
Grading Scale
The grading scale A-F is used, where F is a fail.
Assessment Semester
Haust. Der er og vurdering tidleg i vårsemesteret for studentar med gyldig godkjenning av obligatoriske arbeidskrav. Det er anbefalt at studentar fullfører vurdering i det same semesteret dei følger undervisning.
Reading List
The syllabus consists of a variety of texts central to the study of the English language system and language variation. The syllabus will be available by 1 July for the autumn semester.
Course Evaluation
The teaching is evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.
Programme Committee
The Programme Board is responsible for the academic content and structure of the study programme, and for the quality of all the subjects therein.
Course Coordinator
Programme Board for English.
Course Administrator
The Department of Foreign Languages at the Faculty of Humanities has the administrative responsibility for the course and the study programme.
Contact Information
Student advisor: studierettleiar@if.uib.no
Exam administration: eksamen@if.uib.no