Writing and Speaking in English
About
This course explores some of the linguistic characteristics of spoken and written academic English. The course takes a hands-on approach, i.e. you will be encouraged to interact with real texts (your own and others’) through analyses and discussions. The course is based on research in second-language learning and will prepare you for further study in English, in particular in other areas where English is used for teaching and examination.
Prerequisites and selection
Requirements
Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.
Assessment of qualifications
If you lack the formal qualifications, but believe that you have the equivalent knowledge of the language, you may take a test to determine whether you are eligible. Read more about Diagnostic assessment of prior learning on the department's webpage.
It is not possible to take the test if you make a late application for the course.
Selection
Selection is based upon average grade from upper secondary school (34 %), the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits (33 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (33 %).
After graduation
What happens next? Further studies? Apply for a degree? Search for a job? How can you plan forwards to get your dream job?
There are many questions, and some answers can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/after-your-studies
Facilities
Our campus - Humanisten
Address: Renströmsgatan 6
