Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

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

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 and learning 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

For students in the teacher education the practice placement must be completed and passed and 1 midterm test must be approved.

For all other students two midterm tests must be approved.

70% compulsory attendance in the semiars for all students.

Examinations

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

Student 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 a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
EN-1160 – Grammar and translation. 10
EN-121 – English Grammar and Practical Usage. 10
EN-101 – English Language: Grammar and Practical Usage. 5
EN-102 – English Language: Grammar and Phonetics. 5
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