6 ECTS credits
180 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1001177ANR for all students in the 1st semester at a (A) Bachelor - preliminary level.
The course Introduction to English linguistics and grammar consists of three parts. The first, introductory, part briefly discusses the concepts of language, English, and linguistics. The other two parts offer a detailed overview of the structure and characteristics of standard British English (Received Pronunciation). Part 2, Phonetics and Phonology, discusses the sound system of English. Part 3, Morphology, deals with the structure of words in English. It also discusses the formal and functional properties of the word classes (or parts of speech) in English as well as how English words combine to form phrases.
The theoretical discussions are illustrated with ample examples and put to practice in the exercice sessions (13 hours).
In addition to the coursebook (available from the Cursusdienst/Standaard Student Shop, VUB), complementary study material will be made available in class and via Canvas throughout the semester.
The courses English linguistics and grammar and English Linguistics II collectively offer a general introduction to the scientific study of the English language. They aim to provide
a) a comprehensive overview of key principles and concepts in the scientific study of human language in general and English in particular, including the specialised terminology of linguistics;
b) a detailed overview of the basic structure (or 'grammar') of contemporary standard British English (its phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax).
By the end of the course English Linguistics II students are expected to be able to use the specialized linguistic terminology and to have sufficient insight into the grammar of contemporary standard British English to begin the more advanced study of the English language and its varieties.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 70% of the final mark.
SELF Practical Assignment determines 30% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the SELF Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The final mark for this course is determined by the weighted average of the marks obtained on the following:
• Coursework carried out during the semester : 30%
• Written examination: 70%
Students who have not completed all assessment components are unable to pass the course.
Assessment in the second examination session is carried out on the basis of an oral examination (40%) and a written examination (60%).
Scores for individual assessment components cannot be carried over from one examination period to another, or from one academic year to a subsequent academic year.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Philosophy and Moral Sciences: default (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: German-French (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: French-Italian (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: French-Spanish (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Dutch-English (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Dutch-French (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Dutch-Italian (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Dutch-Spanish (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Dutch-German (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Spanish-Italian (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: Italian-German (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: German-Spanish (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: English-German (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: English-French (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: English-Italian (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Linguistics and Literary Studies: English-Spanish (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Nederlands-Frans (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Nederlands-Engels (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Nederlands-Duits (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Nederlands-Spaans (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Frans-Engels (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Frans-Duits (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Frans-Spaans (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Engels-Duits (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Engels-Spaans (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Applied Language Studies: Duits-Spaans (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literary Studies: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Arts in Journalism: Traject na vooropleiding professionele bachelor in de journalistiek (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Arts in Journalism: Traject na vooropleiding professionele bachelor communicatiemanagement of professionele bachelor secundair onderwijs of professionele bachelor logopedie en audiologie of professionele bachelor sociaal werk (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Teaching in Languages: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literary Studies: one language (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Arts in Journalism: Trajectory of 57 credits, following an academic bachelor other then those with direct access to the master-program. (only offered in Dutch)