Autumn, taught for the last time fall 2022
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 advanced knowledge about the structure of English as well as of central concepts in morphology and syntax
Skills
Students
- is able to use their knowledge to analyse linguistic material
- is in command of the relevant linguistics concepts and vocabulary.
General competence
Students will have acquired the skills necessary to extend their knowledge through further studies of linguistics at the 200-level.
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 (Basic Linguistics), ENG100 (Introduction to English studies), and ENG101/ENG114 (English Linguistics I) or equivalent courses.
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 group seminars. Up to 36 hours.
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.
The reading list covers major aspects of English grammar as mentioned in Learning Outcomes/Results.
The reading list will be available by 1 June for the Autumn semester.