Course content

The course aims to give insight into a standard description of the English language and into the relationship between the meaning and the grammatical form of sentences and texts. Frequent comparisons are made with Norwegian grammar in order to enhance students’ awareness of differences between the two languages.

The knowledge you acquire in this course can be applied to other languages as well.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, you:

  • have detailed knowledge about how the English language is structured, and you can describe it by using a theoretical framework,
  • know how grammar contributes to the meaning of sentences and texts,
  • can account for the distinction between form and function in language,
  • can describe language in an analytical and precise manner,
  • have a good basis for higher-level courses in English linguistics,
  • know how to use correct and idiomatic English.

Admission to the course

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