Courses: ENG221L English Linguistics: History of English - Spring 2022




Credits

5.0

ECTS Credits

5

Level of Study

Bachelor

Language of Instruction

English

Teaching semester

Spring

Place of Instruction

Bergen

Objectives and Content

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 an earlier stages of English.

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

- has an extended understanding of the English language from a historical perspective

- has insight into the principles of language change in general and an understanding of changes in English in particular

 

Skills

The student

- is able to discuss and analyse English in light of historical developments

 

General competence

Students

- have developed a critical and independent approach to central linguistic questions

- are able to express themselves in correct academic English

Required Previous Knowledge

While there is no formal requirement, the course reading and instruction presuppose that students have indepth knowledge of English grammar and phonetics, equivalent to good exam results in ENG114, ENG115 and ENG107.

Recommended Previous Knowledge

It is highly recommended that students have completed EXFAC00SK Basic Linguistics, ENG114, ENG115, and ENG107, 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.

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

Due to course overlap, a student cannot receive credits for ENG221L in combination with ENG221 (5 ECTS) ENG201 (5 ECTS) ENG211/251 (5 ECTS) and ENG261 (10 ECTS).

Access to the Course

The course is open to students on the teacher training program.

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. 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 assessment is a three hour school exam.

Examination Support Material

None.

Grading Scale

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

Assessment Semester

An exam in ENG221L is offered each semester - the regular exam at the end of the spring semester and the re-take exam in the middle of the fall 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

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