EN-146 Introduction to English grammar
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leaders:
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- Heidi Elizabeth Klockmann
- Arild Høie Henriksen
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in English
- English, One-year Programme
Teaching language
EnglishCourse 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.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student has
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an understanding of the grammatical structure of English sentences and of grammatical terminology
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knowledge of the different grammatical classes of words
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knowledge of phrase structure and function
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knowledge of clause structure and function
On completion of the course, the student can
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accurately identify lexical categories
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analyse phrases into their component structural and functional elements
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analyse clauses into their component structural and functional elements
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link grammatical phenomena with the appropriate linguistic terminology
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.
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars. Regular and active student participation. Practice for the teacher-training students. The workload is estimated to be 270 hours.
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
Admission for external candidates
No
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Higher Education Entrance Qualification
Assessment methods and criteria
4-hour written examination. No examination support material is allowed. 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-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 |