Course - English Linguistics - ENG1101
ENG1101 - English Linguistics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | F |
Course content
Course content
The course gives students an introduction to central areas related to the study of modern English language, for example morphology, semantics, syntax, phonetics, phonology and pragmatics. The different aspects are dealt with through discussions of basic ideas and themes within the above-mentioned subject areas. The course provides the students with concepts and ideas used to describe and analyse the English language, as well as a theoretical insight into the language system.
Learning outcome
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course
• have basic theoretical insight into the system of language
• have basic knowledge of at least three of the four main subfields of linguistic analysis (phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics/pragmatics) as these relate to the study of the modern English language
• have knowledge of basic concepts and ideas and linguistic terminology commonly used to describe and analyse the English language
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course
• have the knowledge of linguistics necessary to be able to read and understand undergraduate-level academic / scientific texts dealing with topics in descriptive and theoretical linguistics and adjacent fields
• are able to apply some basic linguistic terms and concepts from at least three linguistic subfields to describe and analyse English language data.
Learning methods and activities
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminar sessions, supervision. The lectures cover central issues in the course, whereas the seminar sessions give students the opportunity to provide solutions to linguistic exercises. Supervision is offered in connection to compulsory assignments. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.
Students should expect that this 7.5 credit course equates with approximately 10 hours of work per week, including teaching time.
Compulsory assignments
2 assignments in the course of the semester, consisting of written tasks, online quizzes, or a combination, worth approximately 1000-1500 words.
Students with the MLSPRÅK program may be assigned a separate obligatory assignment.
Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments
- 2 assignments in the course of the semester, consisting of written tasks, online quizzes, or a combination.
Further on evaluation
About the assessment
The exam must be answered in English. Information about which dictionaries students are allowed to consult during the exam will be available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
Recommended previous knowledge
Students should have knowledge of English equivalent to that of students who have learned English as a programme subject over two years at Norwegian "videregående skole".
ENG1201 Proficiency and Grammar.
Course materials
Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFENG111 | 7.5 | ||
| HFENG111 | 7.5 | ||
| ENG6100 | 7.5 | ||
| ENG6020 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
| ENG6025 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- English Language
- English
- English Linguistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 F 2024-10-10 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 13 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 F 2025-05-07 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL111 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 60 SL110 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 60 SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"