English II

Linguistics 2A, LN2A (7.5 credits)
This module elaborates on the concepts of English linguistics that were introduced in English I, and aims to provide students with increased insights into English linguistics, especially phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, grammar, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis and sociolinguistics. Students will learn to understand and apply linguistic models, concepts and methods of analysis in the above-mentioned areas.

Module description (LN2A) pdf, 298.3 kB.

We do not recommend printing of the module description for the first module from the web. All material will be available on Athena at the start of the term.

Literary Cultures 1340-1832, LT2A (7.5 credits)
Within this module, various genres of English-language literature from the period 1340-1832 are studied. Terms and analytical concepts that the students acquired in English I are used and expanded upon. In addition, students gain historical and critical perspectives on literary texts.  Special emphasis is placed on the students’ own ability to use English in speech and in writing to critically analyse the texts in question. Module description on Athena.

Linguistics 2B, LN2B (7.5 credits)
This module proceeds from the concepts and skills in linguistics and academic writing that students have acquired in English I, and seeks to give students further knowledge about different linguistic methods of analysis. Students are given the opportunity to use this knowledge, as well as the linguistic models and concepts discussed in Linguistics 2A. Within the module, students conduct a linguistic investigation that is accounted for in speech and in writing. Module description on Athena.

Literary Cultures 1832-Now, LT2B (7.5 credits)
This module focuses literature in English from different genres and different parts of the world from the period 1832 to the present. Terms and analytical concepts that the students acquired in English I and in Literary Cultures 1340-1832 is used and expanded upon. In addition, students gain historical and critical perspectives on literary texts.  Special emphasis is placed on the students’ own ability to use English in speech and in writing to critically analyse the texts in question. Module description on Athena.

The teaching comprises lectures, workshops and seminars. Active participation is expected from students in all teaching formats in order to pass the examination. Students will often work with different tasks and assignments during the teaching sessions in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments. Full-time students are expected to spend about 40 hours per week on their studies.

As a student of English, it is essential that you plan your studies carefully and start reading in good time before a lecture, workshop or seminar to be in phase with the teaching.

Linguistics 2A: A final sit-down examination.

Literary Cultures 1340-1832: One written assignment and a sit-down examination in practical text analysis.

Linguistics 2B: A linguistic research paper and an oral presentation.

Literary Cultures 1832-Now: One written assignment and a sit-down examination in practical text analysis.

Examiners pdf, 186.4 kB.

Students will be placed in even sized groups at the start of term, as it will depend on the number of registered students. Please note that the schedule is the same for all groups for the first module (LN2A). Once the course has started you will be able to see on Athena which group you are in for the modules running later in the term. Log-in to Athena with your university account.

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