English in Transition I

7.5 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 5EN496

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Code: 5EN496
Education cycle: Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: English A1N
Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
Finalised by: The Department Board, 18 May 2016
Responsible department: Department of English

General provisions

The course is included in the Master's Programme in English.

Entry requirements

120 credits, of which at least 90 credits in a language subject including a degree project of at least 15 credits.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course students will be able to

show familiarity with English from the 1500-1700 period
show understanding of developments toward Present-day English, above all in regard to phonology, morphology, and syntax
show understanding of and interpret the connections between historical and present-day linguistic phenomena
show familiarity with methods in historical linguistics
assume an academic position in relation to primary and secondary material
actively and independently participate in seminar discussions by presenting delimited research topics in early modern English.

Content

The module comprises advanced study of the development of English from 1500 to 1700. Areas covered include phonology, morphology, and syntax. A central focus is to investigate various linguistic phenomena and their development with the aid of corpus studies.

Instruction

Group sessions. Instruction, class discussions, and examinations are in English. All teaching materials are in English.

Assessment

Students are examined in the form of oral presentations, written assignments, and a written home essay. Grades are fail, pass, or pass with distinction.

Students who fail a regular examination will be offered a make-up examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.

Students who fail an examination twice have the right to apply to the head of the department for permission to change examiners or examination forms.

Other directives

If the curriculum or the course literature for a course is changed, students have the right to be examined on the original curriculum and course literature on three occasions during the following three terms. After these three opportunities, the right normally expires.

Transitional provisions

Please contact the student counsellor for transitional regulations in connection with changes in the curriculum.