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The module introduces you to a functional way of describing the English language. Functional grammar is a theory that tries to account for the use of English as a vehicle for communication between people in social and cultural contexts. It raises your awareness of how language users create meaning through their choice of words and grammatical structures in specific situations. It includes analyses of authentic texts.
The module will raise your insight and your ability to reflect on how the resources of the English language are employed in all types of texts and why users choose one wording over another to better reach their communicative goals.
Students who are admitted to study programmes or individual courses at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for by registering a study plan in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
Only students admitted to the course may take part in instruction and tuition and sit for the examination.
Admission to the master programs in language or LAP.
The course assumes a good proficiency in written and oral English
This course overlaps with ENG2151 - Systemic Functional Grammar, introduction.
It also partly overlaps with ENG2152 - Varieties of English Texts/ENG4152 - Varieties of English Texts.
The course is taught throughout the semester with 2 hours per week, 28 hours in all. There is a mid-term break (one week in autumn term, two weeks in spring term) during which the students are expected to prepare obligatory assignments (see below) and otherwise study on their own. The students are supposed to attend the course regularly.
Eksamensinnlevering foregår i Classfronter. Les her: http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ilos/eksamensinstruks.html
Det er den enkelte students ansvar å være i stand til å levere i CF. Studenter som ikke behersker CF, må gå på kurs hos Student-IT.
An assignment/essay has to be handed in by a set deadline, and approved by the course teacher, for the student to be able to take the exam. Once the course requirements have been fulfilled, they remain valid for the current and the two consecutive semesters when the course is given. The exam consists of a three-day home exam.
Previous exams:
http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ilos/ENG4151/Eksamensoppgaver/Eksamensoppgaver.xml
The results will be available on the StudentWeb within three weeks after the exam.
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail.
A student may appeal against an awarded grade and/or file a formal complaint about exam procedures.
Students who due to illness or other valid reason of absence were unable to sit for their final exams may apply for participation in make-up exams. Make-up exams are arranged either later in the same semester or early in the semester following the exam in question. Documentation of valid reasons for absence from the regular exam must be submitted upon application to participate in make-up exams.
Students who have failed an exam and students who wish to re-take an exam to achieve a better grade may not participate in make-up exams, but must re-take the exam when it is regularly scheduled.
A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.
Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
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