English Communication and Grammar
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises relevant coursework communication, associated exercises, and a take- home assignment.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- selected areas of English grammar of importance to spoken and written communication in English
the role of grammatical structures in meaning making and their importance to written and spoken communication.
Skills
- explaining grammatical phenomena in concrete English texts by using appropriate and correct terminology
using grammatical knowledge in actual language production and development of oral and written proficiency
communicating specialized subject matter in clear and communicatively fluent English
Competences
- using methods and concepts for analyzing grammatical structures with a view towards improving communication, for example as regards language efficiency and precision
analyzing English texts particularly with a view to describing grammatical structures and phenomena
assessing the quality of texts in English, including students’ own written texts.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | English Communication and Grammar |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is a 48-hour take-home assignment on the most
important grammatical areas covered in the course. The assignment
paper must comprise grammatical analysis and textual assessment.
The exam consists of two parts. Both parts should be passed. The student will receive one grade. Any re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised assignment paper. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | External examination |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Kommunikation og grammatik på engelsk |
| Module code | BALISE201810 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Language and International Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Global Studies |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
