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Course ENG251

English Language Studies with Term Paper

Course offered :

Number of credits 15
Course offered (semester) Spring
Schedule Schedule
Reading list Reading list

Language of Instruction

English

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course the student will have extended knowledge about the English language in a modern and historical perspective. They will have an insight into the principals related to changes in the language in general, as well as specific knowledge about changes in English and a deeper understanding of many of the characteristics of present-day English. The students will have developed a basic understanding of one or more linguistic theories and have been trained in the use of linguistic methods in order to analyse aspects of the English language. They will be able to explain and analyse the use of the English language. The students will also have developed their analytical abilities and scientific attitude to the language. In addition, the students will have developed a critical and independent attitude to issues in linguistics.

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Language of Instruction

English

Course Unit Level

Bachelor

Access to the Course Unit

The course is open to all students with admission to the University of Bergen.

Aim and Content

The aim of ENG211is to give the students an insight into central topics within history of the English language and modern English linguistic.

 

The history of the English language part of the course gives an introduction to important aspects of the historical development of English. It may cover several of the stages of this development or concentrate on one period. The course may consist of external as well as internal linguistic conditions, and may cover characteristics concerning word and sentence structure, pronunciation, vocabulary, and spelling. Normally, it will also cover the study of primary texts from earlier stages of the language as well as theoretical texts.

 

Theories and/or methods which can be used to describe present-day English from a scientific, linguistic perspective are covered in the modern English linguistics part of the course.

 

ENG211, or a corresponding course, is an elective part of the specialization in English. Students taking two courses in English at the 200 level can take either ENG211 and ENG252 or ENG212 and ENG251.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course the student will have extended knowledge about the English language in a modern and historical perspective. They will have an insight into the principals related to changes in the language in general, as well as specific knowledge about changes in English and a deeper understanding of many of the characteristics of present-day English. The students will have developed a basic understanding of one or more linguistic theories and have been trained in the use of linguistic methods in order to analyse aspects of the English language. They will be able to explain and analyse the use of the English language. The students will also have developed their analytical abilities and scientific attitude to the language. In addition, the students will have developed a critical and independent attitude to issues in linguistics.

Recommended previous knowledge

It is recommended that students have completed their first semester studies, and also ENG101, ENG106, ENG122, ENG125, or equivalent courses.

 

For students with a background other than the Norwegian school system a level of competence in English corresponding to B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended.

Teaching Methods

Type

h/week

weeks

total

days

compulsory

Seminar

2 x 2 hrs

12

48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compulsory Requirements

The students have the right and obligation to supervision of their work on the semester paper. At least two supervision meetings are required. The students are obligated to keep the deadlines for submitting work and supervision that have been determined by the course instructor. Students who do not follow these guidelines lose the right to take the course exam.

Assessment methods

There is an exam in ENG251 each semester.

The exam is a supervised semester paper of 4-5000 words (about 12-15 pages), bibliography and attachments not included, on a topic chosen by the students in cooperation with the course teacher.

Additionally, there is an oral exam where the students will be examined in the whole curriculum as well as their semester paper. The semester paper must be passed before the students can take the oral exam. The oral exam has a separate grade.

 

When determining the final grade for the course, the semester paper counts two thirds and the oral exam one third. The students must pass both exams in order to pass the course.

Grading Scale

The grading scale is A-F, where F is a fail.

Reading List

The curriculum may include both primary texts and texts in linguistics.

Place of Teaching

Bergen

Course Unit Evaluation

The teaching is evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no