Practical English: Oral and Written Production for International Students
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 5EN047
- Code
- 5EN047
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- English G1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Languages, 13 November 2008
- Responsible department
- Department of English
General provisions
The curriculum was adopted by the board of the Faculty of Languages on 2008-10-23 and takes effect as of 2009-07-01.
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course students are expected to
- be able to apply grammatical rules in free and controlled production
- have a good knowledge of English pronunciation
- have both a passive and active English vocabulary and be able to use relevant dictionaries
- be able to express themselves in grammatically correct and idiomatic English
- be able to present a topic both orally and in written form.
Content
The course improves the students' oral and written production by pronunciation exercises and obligatory discussions and presentations. The presentations are based on the course literature within the students' main topic area of study. The course also comprises self-study exercises in English grammar.
Instruction
Group sessions. All instruction and class work is in English.
Assessment
Students are examined in the form of continuous assessment of oral and written assignments. For students who have been deemed unsatisfactory in their assignments and/or class performance, a separate exam will be arranged. Grades awarded are either pass with distinction, pass or fail.
Students who fail a regular examination will be offered a make-up examination within a reasonable period of time.
Students who have failed an examination twice have the right to apply to the head of department for permission to change examiner.
Other regulations
The course may not be included in a degree together with the following courses: Practical English: Oral and Written Production. English A1, A311 or A31.
If the curriculum or the course literature for a course is changed, students have the right to be examined on the original curriculum and course literature on two occasions during the following term. After these two opportunities, the right normally expires. There is no limit to the number of times an examination may be retaken.
Transitional provisions
Please contact the student counsellor for transitional regulations in connection with changes in the curriculum.