Academic English, Short Course | Dalarna University | Borlänge, Sweden
5 months
Duration
8700 SEK/full
Free
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About

The Academic English course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will pave your way to a successful career, while broadening your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.

Overview

What you will learn

On completion of the Academic English course offered by Dalarna University, students will be able to:

  • analyse the distinguishing features of different types of academic texts in English studies, particularly in linguistics and literary studies
  • explain key differences and similarities regarding the discursive and rhetorical strategies typical of different specialisations in English studies
  • produce a selection of common oral and written academic texts, while keeping with the conventions of academic English
  • review the work of other students as well as their own work according to the conventions of academic English.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

  • academic communication in English in different academic disciplines, with a special focus on linguistics and literary studies.
  • common genres of academic writing and speaking, highlighting typical features of those genres with respect to both linguistic forms and rhetorical functions.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 5 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Application period: 15 Mar - 15 Apr
  • Course dates: 28 Aug - 14 Jan

Language

English

Credits

6 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • You have completed upper-secondary school (equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary school).
  • English 6.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    8700 SEK/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8700 SEK for the full programme during 5 months.
  • EU/EEA

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 5 months.
  • EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.

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