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 should:

- have basic insight into the sounds of English, and on central analytic terms in phonetics and phonology.

Skills

The student should:

• be able to use this knowledge to analyse linguistic material
• also have a certain understanding and command of a precise linguistic vocabulary

General competence

The student:

• has enough competence to expand his or her knowledge, for example through further studies in English linguistics
• can express himself or herself in correct academic English

It is strongly advised 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 B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended.

The teaching demands knowledge equivalent to EXFAC00SK Language and Communication and ENG100. It is strongly recommended to have completed these courses before continuing to study English.

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

For exchange students:

Qualified applicants have to pass a diagnostic test when arriving in Bergen (more information about the test will be sent to applicants by email).

Lectures and groups: up to 36 hours.

Students are expected to take part in and actively contribute to teaching. This expectation is also the basis for the preparation towards the exam.

The exam is offered each semester ¿ the regular exam at the end of the spring semester and the re-take exam middle of the autumn semester. The exam is a three-hour school exam. No aids are allowed during the exam.

The exam may be digital.