General provisions

The course is a self-contained course and is also part of the Master's Programme in English.

Entry requirements

Completed course English A, English B and English C or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course students will be able to

- show a very good conception of Present-day English grammar

- show knowledge of various types of linguistic variation in Present-day English

- show full familiarity with corpus studies as a method for studying linguistic variation.

- assume an academic position in relation to primary and secondary material

- actively and independently participate in seminar discussions by presenting delimited research topics in modern English grammar.

Content

The module consists of a survey of Present-day English grammar centring on corpus studies. Linguistic variation is also analysed against the background of various stylistic and textual categories.

Instruction

Campus-based course: Group sessions.

Web-based course: self-study, exercises, web-based discussions. One group session on campus is included.

Instruction, class discussions, and examinations are in English. All teaching materials are in English.

Assessment

Campus-based course: Students are examined in the form of oral presentations, written assignments, and a written home essay.

Web-based course: Students are examined in the form of written assignments, a written home essay and a web-based exam.

Grades are fail, pass, or pass with distinction.

Students who fail a regular examination will be offered a make-up examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.

Students who fail an examination twice have the right to apply to the head of the department for permission to change examiners or examination forms.

Course level in relation to degree requirements

A one-year Master's degree (magister) requires an additional 22.5 academic credits at the Master's level in the main subject area, at least 15 of which must comprise a degree project. A two-year Master's degree requires an additional 52.5 academic credits at the Master's level in the main subject area, at least 30 of which must comprise a degree project.

Other regulations

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 three occasions during the three following terms. After these three opportunities, the right normally expires. No other limitations apply regarding the number of examination opportunities.

Admission to the Master's level requires the completion of 80 (old) credits or 120 academic credits of the type introduced July 1, 2007.

Transitional provisions

Please contact the student counsellor for transitional regulations in connection with changes in the curriculum.