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ENG-2080: Comparative Studies of English and its Relatives Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year at the bachelor´s level | Language of instruction
English | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
Thorough knowledge of the topics of the course as described in Content. Students must also develop skills in oral presentation and argumentation, as well as the skills necessary for group work and individual project work. | Contents
This course compares English to its linguistic relatives. Historically, English is most closely related to Dutch and German, but to a large extent, it has become closer to the Scandinavian languages. In some ways, English is completely different from all these languages. The differences and similarities are discussed and put into a theoretical perspective.
A good command of oral and written English is required. | Compulsory prerequisites
ENG-1015 Introduction to English word and sentence structure, ENG-1016 Introduction to English sound patterns | Form of teaching
Lectures, exercises, seminars, project work. Teaching period approximately 13 weeks, individual/project work approximately 7 weeks. A total of 26 hours of teaching. | Coursework requirements
Oral presentation
| Exam and assessment
Coursework requirements:
One oral presentation approximately halfway through the semester.
Assessment method:
1) One project paper of 3-4 pages (30%), and
2) a second project paper of 12-15 pages (70%).
Grading: Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): English | Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Klaus Abels, tel.: 776 45680, email: klaus.abels@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
See faculty homepages |
Teaching spring 2007
Første forelesning: Mandag 8. januar kl 1415, rom E 0105 | | Forelesning | Foreleser f.aman. Klaus Abels
| | Hjemmeeksamen | Innleveringsfrist kort oppgave: 26. mars.
Innleveringsfrist større oppgave: 25. mai. |
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