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ENG6022 - Interdisciplinary Course

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Portfolio 100/100

Course content

The course focuses on cultural and/or linguistic aspects from the English-speaking world through an interdisciplinary approach. The course will handle a selection of texts from one or more disciplines within English studies (literature, language, Cultural Studies).

Candidates will become familiar with selected aspects from one or more English-speaking cultures and societies through analyzing various texts and topics from these cultures. Text and context analysis will be emphasized, along with the use of primary and secondary sources, discussion, and the writing process.

Learning outcome

Candidates who have passed this course

Knowledge

  • can demonstrate knowledge about and critical understanding of selected interdisciplinary topics or problems
  • can explain relevant cultural and/or linguistic conditions in one or more English-speaking societies

Skills

  • can demonstrate insight into relevant methodological and theoretical approaches
  • can reflect upon the interdisciplinary nature of the course and the interaction between the disciplines included in the course
  • can create an academic argument and independent analysis on an interdisciplinary topic from the course

General knowledge

  • demonstrate a good command of written English that is appropriate for genre and topic

Learning methods and activities

The course offers online teaching in a 13-week period. The course has online teaching units, which cover the various topics introduced in the course.

Obligatory activities cover various aspects of the course. Students are given feedback on obligatory activities and offered supervision. The course blog and discussion forum are actively used for course-related interaction.

Other:

This is a fully online course. Information pertaining to access to the course will be sent to the email address registered for the student. All communication throughout the run of the course will take place on the course site and learning platform, and NTNU's student email.

Students are required to follow all communication channels used by the course.

Students need access to an updated computer and a good Internet connection. Students need access to the necessary equipment to record sound and video in an audiovisual presentation.

Compulsory assignments

  • 1 oral and 2 written assignments

Further on evaluation

Assignments are assessed as approved/not approved, and they are not part of the final examination grade, but all obligatory assignments must be approved in order for the student to qualify to take the exam.

Two of the obligatory assignments are subject to revision based on feedback and will be submitted in the exam portfolio at the end of the semester.

The course concludes with a portfolio exam, consisting of 3 elements (two written assignments and a reflective text). The portfolio is given one overall grade, and all elements must be assessed as meeting requirements for a passing grade. This applies to postponed exams as well.

The exam must be answered in English.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (KTC2)
English - Continuing Education (distance learning) (FJENG)

Required previous knowledge

Students should have knowledge of English equivalent to that of students who have learned English over two years at Norwegian "videregående skole".

Admission to a study program is required:Take Credit 2 (KTC2)

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, lower degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

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

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Department with administrative responsibility
Section for quality in education and learning environment

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Portfolio 100/100 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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