2ENL512-1 English language 1

    • Number of credits
      15
    • Teaching semester
      2025 Spring
    • Language of instruction
      English
    • Campus
      Hamar
    • Required prerequisite knowledge

      None

Course content
  • English phonemes and the phonetic alphabet
  • English word classes
  • Subject-verbal concord
  • English phrase structure
  • Basic English clause structure
  • English-Norwegian contrastive phonology and grammar

Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student

  • has broad knowledge of the English sound system and English word classes
  • has broad knowledge of the basic syntactic structure of English phrases and clauses
  • has knowledge of contrastive phonological and grammatical differences between English and Norwegian
  • is familiar with some aspects of English vocabulary (etymology, semantics)
Skills

The student

  • can apply knowledge of the norms for modern English usage in their own production of oral and written texts
  • can analyse the basic syntactic structure of English phrases and clauses
  • can describe how sounds are produced, classify phonemes and use standard phonological script (IPA)
  • can recognise and describe differences between the phonology and grammar of English and Norwegian by using basic phonological and grammatical terminology
  • can use relevant digital and other tools confidently, critically and creatively to develop their linguistic competence in English
  • can use insights from the course to describe and develop their own pronunciation in English
General competence

The student

  • has insight into relevant academic and professional ethical issues
  • can plan and carry out varied assignments, alone or as part of a group, and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles
  • can communicate important academic subject matters such as theories, problems and solutions, both in writing and orally, as well as through other relevant forms of communication
Teaching and working methods

Teaching takes the form of interactive lectures and seminars. The learning platform Canvas is used for course information and guidance. The course requires regular and active participation in seminars as well as work with exercises in and out of class.

Required coursework

To sit the examination a student must:

  • have an attendance record of at least 75 % according to the semester plan. Students are responsible for registration of attendance
  • have submitted up to two individual assignments by a date stipulated at the beginning of the semester. The assignments must be approved by the lecturer responsible no later than two weeks before the examination
Form of assessment

An individual five-hour written examination, graded on a scale from A to F. A is the highest pass grade and E is the lowest pass grade.

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessmentSupport materialsProportionComment
Written examination with invigilation
ECTS - A-F
Individual
5 Hour(s)
100
Professional overlap
NameCreditsDateComment
2EN35-1 English language 1
15
2EN35-1K English language 1
15

Reading list

Faculty
Faculty of Education