Introduction to English Grammar (ENG112)
The course introduces students to a descriptive grammar of the English language. In the lectures and seminars, students will analyse and discuss English usage in sentences and short written texts.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
ENG112
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Admission requirements
General university admissions certification (GSK)
Content
The course introduces students to a descriptive grammar of the English language. Course topics include word classes, types of phrases and clauses, adverbials, the verb system, word order variation, parallelism, and conciseness. Students learn terminology needed to describe these structures and explain their usage. The course also addresses points of difficulty for learners of English, particularly in the use of nouns, pronouns, and determiners, the present, past, and future forms of verbs, the modal verbs, and passive voice. Students also learn strategies to achieve sentence variety, clarity, and conciseness in their academic writing. In the lectures and seminars, students will analyse and discuss English usage in sentences and short written texts.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
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broad knowledge of central themes and methods within the subject area
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broad knowledge of grammatical structures in English
Skills
Students will be able to
Describe the structure of different types of phrases, clauses, and sentences
Explain how grammatical forms convey meaning
Identify points of difficulty for learners of English
Identify and remedy common errors in English usage
Explain the correct usage of grammatical structures in English
Correctly use nouns, pronouns, determiners and the present, past, and future verb forms and modal verbs in active and passive voice
Write clearer, more concise sentences, making good use of parallel structure
Use reference works and other resources to improve their spoken and written English
General competence
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
Describe the structure of the English language and explain correct usage, using terminology learned in the reading and in the lectures and seminars
Use a variety of sentence types and write more clearly, concisely, and accurately
Edit and revise a short document (examples: incident report, e-mail, instructions, story, PowerPoint presentation, etc.)
Required prerequisite knowledge
Required previous knowledge
None.
Recommended prerequisites
The course presupposes a solid command of written and spoken English.
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
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Written school exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
In order to take the final exam, students must have passed the assignment.
Coursework requirements
One written assignment
In order to take the exam, students must have passed the obligatory written assignment.
If the assignment is assessed as not approved on the first attempt, students are given one opportunity to submit a revised assignment.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Allen Clarence JonesStudy Adviser:
Margrethe MelinStudy Adviser:
Anne Marie NygaardMethod of work
A combination of lectures and group seminars.
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Introduction to the English Language (ENG100_1) | 10 |
Introduction to the English Language (MENG100_1) | 10 |
Introduction to the English language (ENG145_1) | 10 |
Introduction to the English language (LENG145_1) | 10 |
Uses of English with didactics (ENG180_1) | 5 |
Uses of English with didactics (MENG180_1) | 5 |
English Words and Sounds (ÅEN140_1) | 10 |
Open for
Open course for all students with an active right to study and who meet the requirements for general university admissions certification (GSK).