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

- will have basic insights into the sound system of English and of central analytic concepts in phonetics and phonology.

Skills

The student

- is able to use this knowledge to analyse linguistic material

- is in command of the relevant linguistics concepts and vocabulary

General competence

Students:

- have sufficient competence to extend their knowledge, for example through further studies in English linguistics

- can express themselves 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 C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended.

The teaching demands knowledge equivalent to EXFAC00SK Basic Linguistics and ENG100. Students are strongly recommended to have completed these courses before continuing to study English.

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.

Lectures and groups: up to 36 hours.

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

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.

The exam is a three-hour school exam.

The exam may be digital.