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Introduction to English grammar

EN-146-1

Included in Study

  • Bachelor's Programme in English
  • English, One-year Programme

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student has

  • an understanding of the grammatical structure of English sentences and of grammatical terminology
  • knowledge of the different grammatical classes of words
  • knowledge of phrase structure and function
  • knowledge of clause structure and function

On completion of the course, the student can

  • accurately identify lexical categories
  • analyse phrases into their component structural and functional elements
  • analyse clauses into their component structural and functional elements
  • link grammatical phenomena with the appropriate linguistic terminology

Course contents

The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of English grammar. The course takes a descriptive rather than prescriptive approach to the grammatical structure of the English language. Students are introduced to different lexical classes and key aspects of phrase and clause structure and function.

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars. Regular and active student participation. Practice for the teacher-training students. The workload is estimated to be 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Two midterm tests must be assessed as a pass.

For the teacher-training students practice and 1 midterm test must be assessed a pass.

80% compulsory attendance in the semiars for all students. 

Assessment methods and criteria

4-hour written examination. No examination support material is allowed. Graded assessment.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability.

Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

Admission for external candidates

No

Credit reduction

  • EN-1160-1 with 10 credits.
  • EN-101-1 with 5 credits.
  • EN-102-1 with 5 credits.
  • EN-121-1 with 10 credits.

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Duration

1 semester

Credits

10

Start

Spring

Campus

Kristiansand 

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities and Education 

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