SFE11118 English: Grammar and Phonetics 1 (Autumn 2025)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
Campus:
Online
Course Leader:
Nazareth Amlesom Kifle
Teaching language:
English
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

  • Mandatory course in the One-year English Programme (full-time and part-time).
  • Mandatory course in the 60 ECTS part of the Bachelor's Programme in Languages for students with English as one of their chosen languages.

Teaching semester

  • One-year English programme: 1st semester (autumn).
  • Bachelor's Programme in Languages with English as one of the chosen languages: 1st or 3rd semester (autumn).

Content

The student receives an introduction to phonetics and intonation, with an emphasis on practical skills, as well as an introduction to the grammatical structure of the language. In phonetics, the student learns, among other things, to use the terminology to describe and analyze English pronunciation. Practical exercises are included. The focus is on two variants of English: Received Pronunciation (British English) and American English. Examples of key grammar topics include phrase structure and sentence analysis. The purpose is, among other things, to demonstrate the connection between grammatical form and meaning. Comparisons are made with Norwegian and other languages to increase awareness of grammatical and phonetic similarities and differences among different languages.

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

Knowledge

The student

  • has knowledge of the sound system in English, vocabulary, and the grammatical structure of the language with a focus on differences and similarities between English, Norwegian, and other languages, as well as insight into cultural conventions for language use.
  • has knowledge of English as a global language.

Skills

The student

  • can use a conceptual framework to describe and analyze written and spoken English.
  • can use phonemic transcription and intonation transcription.

General Competence

The student

  • has awareness of their own language use.
  • can work analytically, both independently and collaboratively with others.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching forms vary between online lectures, seminars, talks and activities. The learning platform Canvas is used to distribute information. Each student is required to keep their webcamera and microphone turned on when participating in online classes. The course offers the opportunity to visit the Norwegian Study Centre in York for one week of physical classes. This is usually in week 41.

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. For further details see term plan.

The required coursework is assessed as approved / not approved. Required coursework must be approved before the student can sit the exam.

Exam

Individual oral exam, approx. 30 minutes.

Oral examination is conducted through digital collaboration tools online.

No aids are permitted.

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

Internal or external examiner(s).

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 2025 Autumn can be found in Leganto
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 4:27:44 AM