EN-465 Selected Topics in English Linguistics

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
• Translation and Professional Communication, Master's programme
• Master's Programme in English

Teaching language

English

Course contents

This course focuses on one or more topics in English linguistics. The topics may be related to linguistic fields of study such as syntax, morphology, phonology, pragmatics, semantics, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics etc. and may be addressed from a synchronic and/or diachronic perspective. In addition to the syllabus texts, students will compile their own syllabus, which is related to specific aspects of the overall topic. The syllabus forms the basis for the term paper.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students have

• thorough knowledge of the topics and problems dealt with
• profound knowledge of one aspect of the topic(s) addressed in the course
• a good understanding of various linguistic theories and approaches

On successful completion of the course, students are able to

• account for the central aspects of the topic(s) dealt with
• write a fairly comprehensive paper in linguistics

Examination requirements

To be eligible to take the exam, all obligatory tasks must have been approved. An overview of the obligatory tasks will be given on Canvas at the start of the term. There is also 70% compulsory attendance in lectures.

Teaching methods

Teaching methods may for example include lectures, seminars, oral presentations, groupwork and individual work, including the term paper. Active and regular participation is required. The estimated workload is approximately 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, if there are places available

Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module

Same admission requirements apply as for the master's programme in English.

Assessment methods and criteria

Term paper (4000 - 5000 words). 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-431 – Selected topics in English linguistics	10