ENG4102 – Phraseology in English
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
This course explores the phraseology of English. Phraseology can be defined as "the study of the structure, meaning and use of word combinations" (Cowie 1994). It embraces the view of language that lexis and grammar are inseparable. The field has boomed in recent years, chiefly due to advances in corpus linguistics methods for identifying phraseological patterns.
Learning outcome
Students will gain insight into:
- theoretical aspects of phraseological research
- the phraseology of English through case studies and practical work on corpora
- the phraseological search engine PIE ("Phrases in English")
At the end of the course, students will be able to carry out their own phraseological investigation.
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
The minimum number of attendants for the course is 3.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
The course requires a minimum of 40 points in language topics.
The course presupposes some knowledge and skills in corpus linguistics (as acquired in e.g. ENG2152, ENG2153, ENG2162, ENG4106, ENG4108).
Teaching
Seminar, two hours per week for ten weeks. Halfway through the semester there is a period of one or two reading weeks without teaching, to be used for individual study and work on assignments.
Students will have to bring their own laptops to the seminars.
Obligatory activities:
- Two obligatory assignments. Each student must present a linguistic paper on, or related to, the required reading (orally or in writing, depending on student numbers) and write a short paper containing a brief outline of the topic for the term paper and an annotated list of selected reading in connection with this). Read more about?guidelines for compulsory activities?and?rules concerning valid excuses and how to apply for approved postponements.
- It is obligatory to show up for a minimum of 60% of the teaching. In this course you have to attend 6 of 10 seminars. The requirement is absolute.
The allowed absence limit will cover all absences, including illness. You will not be granted valid absences with documentation, even when the absence is due to something beyond your control.
If the course has in-person teaching, and you are signed up for an in-person seminar group, you are to attend the teaching in the location found in the schedule.
If the course has digital teaching, and you are signed up for a digital seminar group, you must attend via Zoom with your camera on.
In certain circumstances, i.e. serious or chronic illness, you could apply for?special needs accomodations.
Fulfilled course requirements are only valid the semester you attend the course.
Examination
The obligatory requirements must be fulfilled in order to qualify for the exam.
The exam form is a term paper (approx. 10 standard pages). You must work on the term paper during the whole semester, with supervision from the teacher.
In the assessment both content and language will be considered, as well as the appropriate presentation of quotations, references and linguistic examples.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
A term paper or equivalent that is passed may not be resubmitted in revised form.
If you?withdraw from the exam?after the deadline, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
More about examinations at UiO
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- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.