Proficiency and Grammar

Course content

ENG1201 gives an introduction to the basic structures of the English language and to English usage. The course covers topics such as basic grammatical terms and structures, vocabulary and lexical connections, differences and similarities between English and Norwegian, discourse competence, text analysis, translation and other text production. It also focuses on academic essay writing. Special attention is given to aspects of the English language and usage that may pose a challenge to Norwegian students. The aim of this course is for students to gain a critical awareness of linguistic choices in various contexts as well as providing opportunities for students to develop their English language skills.

Learning outcome:

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

• can recognize basic grammatical structures in the English language.

• are familiar with basic conventions of English academic essay writing.

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

• are able to recognize and explain common language errors and variations in English-language texts using terms and jargon common to the field.
• can analyse and reflect upon lexical, grammatical, and pragmatic differences between English and Norwegian
• can utilize knowledge of differences between English and Norwegian in text analysis and translation.

General competence

Candidates who have passed this course

• are able to express themselves in appropriate and correct oral and written English.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars and supervision. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.

Students should expect that this 7.5 credit course equates with approximately 10 hours of work per week, including teaching time.

Compulsory assignments

• 2 assignments consisting of written tasks, online quizzes, or a combination

• 1 oral presentation

Students with the MLSPRÅK program may be assigned a separate obligatory assignment.

Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.