In English linguistics at 200-level, students take the same course as either ENG223 (school exam) or ENG263 (term paper).
The course aims to give students insight into central topics in modern English linguistics and to introduce students to linguistics theories and/or methods that can be of use in depicting present day English from an academic and linguistic perspective.
ENG263 is an elective course in the specialization in English at the 200-level.
Students specializing in linguistics, in addition to ENG261, take the following courses:
- ENG221 (history of English) and
- One course in English literature and culture, either ENG222 or ENG224.
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 developed analytic skills and an academic perception of the language
- have developed a basic understanding of one of more linguistic theories
Skills
The student:
- can use linguistic methods to shed light on aspects of the English language.
General competence
The student:
- has practiced a critical and independent approach to central linguistic questions.
- can express himself or herself in correct academic English
It is recommended that students have completed the introductory semester as well as ENG114, ENG115, ENG107, ENG108, ENG109, ENG122 and ENG125, or equivalent.
Specifically, it is highly recommended that students have completed EXFAC00AS Language and Communication, ENG100, ENG114, ENG115, ENG107, ENG108 and ENG109 with a good result, or have equivalent knowledge (cf. Required Previous Knowledge).
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.
The course is open to all with admission to the University of Bergen.
For exchange students:
Applicants have to document English language proficiency to access the course. Student should hold a level of C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR). For valid tests, please see uib.no/exchange.
Seminars: up to 24 hours (normally 2 hours per week for 12 weeks).
In the case that less 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 take part in and actively contribute to teaching. This expectation is also the basis for the preparation towards the exam.
Students have the right to supervision in working with the term paper. Supervision is also compulsory. Each student must complete at least 2 supervision meetings. Students must submit a draft of their term paper, attend supervision and follow guidelines and meet deadlines set by the Department and the course teacher. Students who fail to meet these requirements may not submit their term paper for assessment.
Compulsory Assignments are valid in the teaching semester and in the following semester.
The exam is a supervised term paper of 4000-5000 words, excluding the bibliography and any attachments, on a topic the student chooses in agreement with the course instructor. In the re-take exam, the student, who has completed the compulsory supervision in the teaching semester, hands in the term paper without further supervision.
In addition there is an oral exam, in which the students are tested on the entire reading list as well as the term paper. The term paper must be approved before the student can take the oral exam. The oral exam is given a separate assessment.
When determining the final grade for the entire course, the grade of the term paper counts two-thirds, while the grade in the oral exam counts one-third. Both parts of the exam must receive a passing grade in order to get a passing grade in total.
The term paper fulfils the demand on an independent piece of research that can be part of a bachelor degree.