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
- The course has no instances planned right now
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Borlänge, Sweden
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You have completed upper-secondary school (equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary school).
- English 6.
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