Engelska GR (A), 30 hp

A Brief Description

English BA (A) is a 30 credit course that runs full-time over a term. The course is given as a Campus course in Sundsvall and as an Internet course.

The course consists of four 7,5 credit modules:

Grammar: Grammar is essentially a description of the system on which a language is built. Most of us possess this knowledge for our native tongue; we may not be aware of grammatical terminology but we can instinctively “hear” when something sounds wrong. Grammar is thus not a matter of learning “boring” rules and terms but the exploration of the very kernel of a language – its system.

Cultures in English Speaking Countries: It is essential that any study of the English language should include an insight into the two major English speaking countries that have formed and been formed by the language. In this module we will be looking at aspects of British and American culture, society and politics by investigating various academic and popular media.

Writing in English: This module aims to improve your written and spoken proficiency. Proficiency is all about practical language skills, and although theoretical knowledge can help to improve these, a great deal of practice is also necessary. The course is built up as two sub-units: written proficiency and oral proficiency. The written proficiency aims to improve your formal writing skills and you will be asked to produce a short discursive essay. The oral proficiency part focuses on your spoken English. You will be asked to perform a short oral task which tests your pronunciation skills and your fluency.

Literature Studies: This module introduces elementary aspects of literary theory and terminology through the study of four novels and a collection of short stories from the English-speaking world. The aim of the module is to investigate how literature works and what it can tell us about the cultures and societies that produce it.

English BA (A) is offered as a Regular Campus course in Sundsvall and as a Net-based course