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Course syllabus - English 1: Communication

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ENA123

Valid from

Autumn semester 2022

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements)

Main area(s)

English

School

School of Education, Culture and Communication

Ratified

2016-12-19

Revised

2021-12-14

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2024-10-22
    • Latest update: 2025-05-27

    Other Materials

    Relevant materials will be provided for each seminar in a timely manner through Canvas.

Objectives

The objective of the course is for students to acquire enhanced communicative competence in spoken and written academic English, as well as knowledge of culture and society in different parts of the world where English is spoken.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to
1. analyze the structure of texts, as well as plan and produce coherent texts in spoken and written academic English
2. make use of an adequate academic vocabulary
3. apply principles and conventions for good source use
4. understand advanced English non-fiction
5. identify and describe cultural and societal phenomena in different parts of the world where English is spoken

Course content

- Spoken and written communication in academic English

- Culture and society in the English-speaking world

Specific requirements

Basic eligibility and English 6

Examination

OBN1, Compulsory attendance, 1 credit, attendance at scheduled activities concerning learning outcomes 1-5, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, Written assignments, 3 credits, oral and written assignments on non-fictional texts concerning learning outcomes 1-5, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
INL2, Written assignments, 1.5 credits, assignments on academic vocabulary concerning learning outcome 2, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
TEN1, Written examination, 2 credits, written examination concerning learning outcomes 1-5, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).

For a Pass with distinction (VG) on the course as a whole, students must have earned that grade for INL1 and TEN1.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Three-grade scale

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

This course overlaps in part with the courses Business Communication, Academic English and Academic English for Degree Projects and cannot be included in a degree together with any of these.