In-depth Course in English, Linguistic Specialization

The course consists of two modules:

Module 1: Linguistic Theory and Methods and Academic Writing (7.5 higher education credits)
In the module, the structure and function of the English are analysed and discussed on the basis of different linguistic perspectives, e g semantics, syntax, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics. In connection with discussions of linguistic theories, the course gives a description of current methods in linguistic research, e g methods for data collection (observation, elicitation, compilations of corpora, etc). As the module contributes to the completion of an independent research study, it also includes a critical discussion of the bases and conditions of academic writing (the writing process, accuracy, peer review, source criticism, research ethics) as well as the possibility for the student of structured reflection on his or her own research approach.

Module 2: English Linguistics (7.5 higher education credits)
Based on the modern functional paradigms, the course gives an in-depth description of central phenomena (mainly syntactic and pragmatic) and the analytical concepts that are used to study these.

You can study the entire course (15 credits) or choose only module 2 - English Linguistics.

Elective module:

• English Linguistics, 7.5 c

Please note

It is not advised to combine this course with EN1310: In-depth Course in English, Literary Specialization due to schedule conflicts/overlaps.