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ENG1201 - Proficiency and Grammar

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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

ENG1201 gives an introduction to the basic structures of the English language and to English usage. The course covers topics such as basic grammatical terms and structures, vocabulary and lexical connections, differences and similarities between English and Norwegian, discourse competence, text analysis, translation and other text production. It also focuses on academic essay writing. Special attention is given to aspects of the English language and usage that may pose a challenge to Norwegian students. The aim of this course is for students to gain a critical awareness of linguistic choices in various contexts as well as providing opportunities for students to develop their English language skills.

Learning outcome

Learning outcome:

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

  • can recognize basic grammatical structures in the English language.
  • are familiar with basic conventions of English academic essay writing.

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

  • are able to recognize and explain common language errors and variations in English-language texts using terms and jargon common to the field.
  • can analyse and reflect upon lexical, grammatical, and pragmatic differences between English and Norwegian
  • can utilize knowledge of differences between English and Norwegian in text analysis and translation.

General competence

Candidates who have passed this course

  • are able to express themselves in appropriate and correct oral and written English.

Learning methods and activities

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars and supervision. 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 consisting of written tasks, online quizzes, or a combination

• 1 oral presentation

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

  • 1 oral presentation
  • 2 assignments consisting of written tasks, online quizzes, or a combination.

Further on evaluation

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.

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to one of the following study programmes: a bachelor's programme within the humanities/social sciences, the one-year programme in English or a master's programme with teacher education (within language, geography, history, physical education and sport, social science).

Course materials

Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
HFENG112 7.5
HFENG112 7.5
ENG6010 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • English Language
  • English
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 F 2024-12-18 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 65
SL311 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 53
SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 30
SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 6
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 F INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * 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.
Examination

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