Courses: ENG225 English linguistics: historical linguistics - Autumn 2024




ECTS Credits

15

Level of Study

Bachelor

Language of Instruction

English

Teaching semester

Spring

Place of Instruction

Bergen

Objectives and Content

In English linguistics at 200-level, students take the same course as either ENG225 (school exam) or ENG265 (term paper).

The course provides an introduction to central aspects of the historical development of English. The course may either examine several of the stages in this development, or focus on one specific period. Moreover, the course may cover both language-internal and language-external aspects, and examine features of word and sentence structure, pronunciation, vocabulary and spelling.

In addition to the theoretical literature, the course will normally include the study of primary texts from earlier stages of English.

Students specializing in linguistics, in addition to ENG225, take ENG267 (term paper in modern linguistics).

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

Skills

The student

General competence

The students

Required Previous Knowledge

No formal requirements, but see "Recommended previous knowledge".

Recommended Previous Knowledge

It is recommended that students have completed the introductory semester as well as ENG110 (or ENG114, ENG115), ENG120 (or ENG107, ENG108/118, ENG109/119), ENG122, and ENG125, or equivalent.

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.

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

Due to course overlap, the received credits for ENG225 will be reduced by 10 in combination with ENG221, ENG221L, ENG261, ENG211, and ENG251. Students cannot receive credits for both ENG225 and ENG265.

Access to the Course

The course is open to all students admitted to the University of Bergen.

For exchange students: Applicants have to document English language proficiency to access the course. Students should hold a level of C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR). For valid tests, please see uib.no/exchange.

Teaching and learning methods

Seminars: up to 24 hours (normally 2 hours per week for 12 weeks).

In the case that fewer than five students register for a course, the organized teaching may be adapted to fit the number of students. If this occurs, students will be informed at the start of the semester, and before the registration deadline 1 February/1 September.

Students are expected to be actively present in the course. This expectation is also the basis for the preparation towards the exam.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

There are no compulsory assignments, but the students will be given a written task, and it is recommended that students complete this task.

Forms of Assessment

The exam is a four-hour school exam.

The school exam may be digital.

Examination Support Material

No aids are permitted in the school exam.

Grading Scale

The exam is marked on the grade scale A-F, where F is a fail.

Assessment Semester

Spring. Assessment also at the beginning of the autumn semester. It is recommended that students take the exam at the end of the teaching semester.

Reading List

The reading list is comprised of general topics in the history of English, as well as primary texts.

The reading list will be available by 1 December for the spring semester.

Course Evaluation

The teaching is evaluated in accordance with the quality control 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

The 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

studierettleiar@if.uib.no

eksamen@if.uib.no