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Course syllabus - Academic English

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ENA801

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

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

Main area(s)

English

Organisation

Department of Social Sciences and Humanities

Ratified

2016-01-15

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.

    • Ratified date: 2024-12-19
    • Latest update: 2025-05-27

    Books

    Bailey, Stephen

    Academic writing: a handbook for international students

    ISBN: 9781138048744

    LIBRIS-ID: 22118491

    Fifth edition, London, Routledge, 312 sidor

Objectives

The objective of the course is for students to acquire enhanced skills in Academic English with regard to written and spoken production as well as reading and listening comprehension. It is primarily intended for students who otherwise study subjects other than English. The course offers an overview of basic grammatical rules and an introduction to other aspects of academic communication in English, with a focus on dictionary use and academic vocabulary, writing rules, text structure, presentation techniques, and source use.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

  1. apply the grammatical rules of Standard English in speech and writing
  2. choose and use suitable English words, phrases and idioms belonging to the academic sphere
  3. understand, process and discuss spoken and written texts in Academic English
  4. formulate spoken and written presentations in Academic English, with a good use of the language and by respecting the requirements of the genre when it comes to structure, word choice and source use

Course content

  • spoken and written academic communication in English
  • dictionary use and academic vocabulary
  • applied English grammar
  • source use

Requirements

Basic eligibility and English 6 Or: English level 2

Examination

NÄR1, Compulsory attendance, 1 credit, compulsory attendance concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
ÖVN1, exercises, 1.5 credits, completed web-based exercises concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, assignments, 3 credits, oral and written assignments concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
TEN1, written examination, 2 credits, individual written examination concerning learning outcomes 1-2, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).

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

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

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

This course overlaps in part with the courses Language Skills and Communication in English 1, as well as Technical English, and cannot be included in a degree together with any of these.