SFE11418 English: Grammar and Phonetics 2 (Spring 2025)

The course is connected to the following study programs

• 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.

Recommended requirements

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

Lecture Semester

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

• Bachelor's Programme in Languages with English as one of the chosen languages: 2nd or 4th 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  

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

The students receive further instruction in phonetics and intonation, with an emphasis on practical skills, and a continuation of the language's grammatical structure. In phonetics, students continue working on transcriptions and learn to recognize, describe, and apply intonation. 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 the analysis of main clauses and subordinate clauses, verb forms, and the relationship between grammar and text. 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 between various languages.

Forms of teaching and learning

Teaching is provided through lectures, seminars, group sessions, and other forms of activities. A learning platform is used for information distribution.

Teaching and guidance take place using digital collaboration tools.

A functioning webcam and microphone are required for participation in online classes.

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.

Examination

Individual oral exam, approx. 45 minutes.

The oral 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.

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.

Literature

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