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Course ENG106

English Linguistics II

Course offered :

Number of credits 15
Course offered (semester) Autumn
Subject overlap På grunn av fagleg overlapping kan ein ikkje få utteljing for ENG106 i kombinasjon med ENG104 (5 stp), ENG105 (10 stp), Eng106L, ENG111 (5 stp) og ENG112 (5 stp).
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Language of Instruction

English

Pre-requirements

This course is theorectically demanding, and presupposes a strong command of English. We recommend a competence level in English of B2 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to increase students' understanding of English grammar, and to improve their ability to express themselves correctly in English. A futher objective of the course is also to familiarise students with the central aspects of variation in English.

ENG106 comprises grammar and an introduction to the sociolinguistics of English.

The course in grammar is a continuation of the practical and theoretical introduction to English grammar provided in ENG101. The course covers topics such as verbs, adjectives and adverbs, word order and classification of clauses.

The course in sociolinguistics focuses on variation in English. Variation is considered in the context of English as a global language. Aspects of national, social, regional and contextual variation are discussed.

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Autumn

Language of Instruction

English

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to increase students' understanding of English grammar, and to improve their ability to express themselves correctly in English. A futher objective of the course is also to familiarise students with the central aspects of variation in English.

ENG106 comprises grammar and an introduction to the sociolinguistics of English.

The course in grammar is a continuation of the practical and theoretical introduction to English grammar provided in ENG101. The course covers topics such as verbs, adjectives and adverbs, word order and classification of clauses.

The course in sociolinguistics focuses on variation in English. Variation is considered in the context of English as a global language. Aspects of national, social, regional and contextual variation are discussed.

Pre-requirements

This course is theorectically demanding, and presupposes a strong command of English. We recommend a competence level in English of B2 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no