Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- reflect on the use and functions of the English language with reference to basic linguistic concepts
- demonstrate an understanding of English as a formal system
- explain basic aspects of variation in the English language, by referring to social variables (such as age and socioeconomic status) and situational variables (such as formality and time pressure)
- identify and explain basic methods of analysis from core areas of linguistics
- analyse different types of English-language data and and reflect on differences and similarities between fundamental categories such as speech and writing
- describe key developments in the English language, including historical stages and present-day trends, as well as its place in its global linguistic landscape
- independently carry out a small-scale study in an area of English linguistics and present it orally and in writing
- demonstrate that they are proficient users of English by the appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in the different ways of communicating within the course.
Course Content
The course is a survey of English linguistics. Theory and method is studied in a selection of core areas of English linguistics, including morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics and sociolinguistics. A range of authentic data in English will be analysed to promote a deeper understanding of theory and method, and to provide opportunities to practice applying linguistic terminology. Toward the end of the course, students are expected to perform an independent investigation in an area of English Linguistics.
Assessment
- Active participation in seminars
- Written assignments
- Oral assignments
- Essay
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.
To acheive the grade of VG for the whole course, VG is required in 10 credits.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Introduction to English Linguistics - 10 Credits | U–VG
- Project in Linguistics - 5 Credits | U–VG
Entry Requirements
- Introduction to Academic English, 6 credits and The Structure of Modern English 7.5 credits
Other Information
This course overlaps previous course code EN1114.
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.