EN-163 Practical English
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Arild Høie Henriksen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
EnglishCourse contents
This course will focus on vocabulary, practical use of grammar, sentence and paragraph structuring. Students will develop their knowledge and command of practical English.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the class, the student
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is aware of different aspects of the use of words and constructions (style, collocations, idioms etc.).
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has acquired knowledge and understanding of different text types and genres, textual structures, and stylistic levels.
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knows about the history of the English language.
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is familiar with some of the dominant varieties of English.
Having completed the course, the student
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can use English grammatical conventions in their texts.
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can write different text types that conform to genre and register expectations.
Examination requirements
All students: 70 % compulsory attendance. For the teacher-training students: Practice must be assessed as a pass. Other students: One assignment must be assessed as a pass.
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars. Regular and active student participation. Practice for teaching-training students. The workload is estimated at 135 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Admission for external candidates
No
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes, if there are places available.
Assessment methods and criteria
Three-hour school exam. Graded assessment.
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-145 – English Usage | 5 |
| EN-100 – Introduction to English Language | 5 |
| EN-121 – English Grammar and Practical Usage | 5 |
| EN-1160 – Grammar and translation | 5 |
| EN-147 – Academic writing in English | 5 |
| EN-168 – English in Academia | 5 |
| EN-101 – English Language: Grammar and Practical Usage | 2.5 |