SFE11418 English: Grammar and Phonetics 2 (Spring 2024)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:: 10
Responsible faculty:: Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
Campus:: Online based with the possibility of campus instruction and supervision
Course Leader:: Nazareth Amlesom Kifle
Teaching language:: English
Duration:: ½ year

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

Obligatory course in the one-year English programme.
Obligatory course in the 60 ECTS part of the Bachelor's Programme in Languages for students with English as one of their chosen languages.

Recommended previous knowledge

The course builds on SFE11118 English grammar and phonetics I (10 ECTS credits), or equivalent.

Teaching semester

One-year English programme: 2nd semester (spring).
Bachelor's Programme in Languages: 2nd or 4th semester (spring).

Content

Students will continue their learning of phonetics and intonation, with an emphasis on practical skills, and of the grammatical structure of the language. In phonetics, the students continue their work on transcription and learn to recognise, describe and apply intonation. This includes practical exercises. Two variants of English are taught: Received Pronunciation (British English) and American English (US English). Examples of key grammar topics are the analysis of whole sentences and subordinate clauses, verb forms and the relationship between the grammar and text. A main purpose of this is to show the connection between grammatical form and meaning. Norwegian and other languages are compared to increase awareness of the differences and similarities between different languages in terms of grammar and phonetics.

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

Knowledge

The student has

more in-depth knowledge of English grammar and phonetics
knowledge of the relationship between grammar and phonetics
knowledge of the communicative aspects of the language
knowledge of English as a world language

Skills

The student is capable of

using a wider terminology to describe and analyse written and oral English
using phonemic transcription and intonation transcription

General competence

The student

is more aware of his or her own language use
is capable of working analytically, both alone and in groups

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching forms vary between online and physical lectures, seminars, talks and activities.The learning platform Canvas is used to distribute information. For online students teaching and other activities are given online. Each student is required to keep their webcamera and microphone turned on when participating in online classes.

One or two optional physical meetings on campus will be planned; typically mid-semester and at the end of the semester.

Workload

Approx. 280 hours.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

Two individual assignments on phonetics and grammar must be handed in by the given deadline; further details are given in the term plan issued in Canvas at the start of the semester. Students are given two formal attempts to gain a passing mark on any assignment.

Required coursework must be approved before the student can sit for the exam.

Exam

Individual written home exam (5 hours).

The written exam contains two parts, one dealing with grammar and the other with phonetics. Students must pass both parts of the exam to be awarded a grade in the course.

All aids permitted, except communication and collaboration between candidates.

Grading scale A-F.

Examiners

One external and one internal examiner or two internal examiners.

Course evaluation

Feedback from our students is vital in order for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programmes. The course is evaluated every semester.

The results are considered by/in teacher groups, the head of studies and the local programme committee.

Reading list

The current reading list for 2024 Spring can be found in Leganto

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