Courses: ENG107 English Grammar II - Autumn 2017
Credits
5.0ECTS Credits
5
Level of Study
Bachelor
Language of Instruction
English
Teaching semester
Autumn
Place of Instruction
Bergen
Objectives and Content
ENG107 builds on ENG114. The course will provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding of the structure of the English language. It will also give them analytical tools to study English grammar.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will have acquired advanced knowledge of the grammatical structure of the English language and of key concepts in syntax and morphology. Students will also be able to use the knowledge to analyse linguistic material.
General competence:
Students will have acquired the skills necessary to expand their knowledge through further studies of linguistics at 200-level.
Required Previous Knowledge
None; see Recommended previous knowledge/training.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
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 C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended.
It is also recommended that students have completed EXFAC00SK (Language and Communication), ENG100 (Introduction to English studies), and ENG101 (English Linguistics I) or corresponding courses.
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Credits cannot be awarded for both ENG107 and ENG106 (5 credits), ENG106L (5 credits), ENG111 (5 credits) or ENG112 (5 credits).The number of attmenpts on the exam is three, this includes attempts in ENG106.
Access to the Course
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.
Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching
Lectures and group seminars. Total 36 hours.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
There are no compulsory assignments, but practice exams will be offered and it is highly recommended that students hand these in.
Forms of Assessment
The exam is a three hour school exam.
The exam may be digital.
Examination Support Material
No aids are allowed during the exam.
Grading Scale
The grading scale A-F is used, where F is a fail.
Assessment Semester
An exam in ENG107 is offered each semester - at the end of the fall semester and in the middle of the spring semester.
Reading List
The reading list includes the main parts of English grammar as mentioned in Learning Outcomes/Results. The reading list will be available by 1 June for the Autumn semester.
Course Evaluation
The teaching is evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.
Programme Committee
The Program Board is responsible for the academic content and structure of the study program, and for the quality of all the subjects therein.
Course Coordinator
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