SFE11418 English: Grammar and Phonetics 2 (Spring 2021)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Mandatory course in the one-year English programme.

May be taken in the optional 60 ECTS part of the Bachelor's Programme in Society, Language and Culture (this applies for students who started 2018 or earlier).

Recommended requirements

The course builds on SFE11118 Grammar and Phonetics I (10 ECTS credits), or equivalent.

Lecture Semester

One-year English programme: 2nd semester (spring).

Bachelor's Programme in Society, Language and Culture: 6th semester (spring).

The student's learning outcomes after completing 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

• pronouncing English in a way that does not show a very discernible first language accent and intonation

 General competence

The student:

• is more aware of his or her own language use

• is capable of working analytically, both alone and in groups

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 General American (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 English are compared to increase awareness of the differences and similarities between the two languages in terms of grammar and phonetics.

Forms of teaching and learning

Teaching varies between physical and online lectures, seminars, talks and activities. The learning platform is used to distribute information.

Workload

Approx. 280 hours.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

• Two individual papers on phonetics and grammar must be handed in by the given deadline. For further details see term plan.

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

Examination

Individual written 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.

No aids are permitted. 

Grade 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.

Literature

The reading list may be subject to change until the start of the semester.

Dypedahl, M., H. Hasselgård og B. Løken. (2012). Introducing English Grammar. 2nd ed. Fagbokforlaget.

Jones, D. (2006). English Pronouncing Dictionary. 17th ed. Cambridge University Press.

Nilsen, T.S. (2010). English Pronunciation and Intonation. 3rd ed. Universitetsforlaget.

Material handed out in connection with lectures and/or posted on the learning platform.

All students must have an English dictionary at their disposal, such as Collins Cobuild Dictionary, Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary or other dictionary for non-native speakers of English (learner's dictionary).