Print Course syllabus
Course syllabus - English 3: Linguistics 3 for English Teachers
Scope
5.0 credits
Course code
ENA334
Valid from
Autumn semester 2026
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Main area(s)
English
Organisation
Department of Social Sciences and Humanities
Ratified
2018-12-07
Revised
2025-11-03
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
-
Books
An introduction to sociolinguistics
ISBN 9780367421106 (paperback) or 9780367821852 (e-book)
ISBN: 9780367421106
Other Materials
Additional reading in the form of articles will be assigned by the teacher at the beginning of the course.
Specific requirements
60 credits of English för teachers in upper secondary school with progressive specialisation, of which at least 15 credits from English Linguistics 1 and 2, or the equivalent. In addition, 5.5 credits from Research methods for teachers in upper secondary school is required.
Examination
SEM1, Seminar, 1 credit, preparation for and active participation in the seminars, including oral presentations, concerning learning outcomes 1-5, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
INL1, Assignment, 2 credits, investigation including oral presentation and written report concerning learning outcomes 1-5, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
TEN1, Written examination, 2 credits, written examination concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
In connection with all forms of examination, students are expected to express themselves in correct and idiomatic English.
For Pass with distinction (VG) on the course as a whole, the student must have earned that grade for 3 credits.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.
Grade
Three-grade scale