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Overview
What you will learn
On completion of The Structure of Modern English course offered by Dalarna University, students will be able to:
- explain basic language structures of English using grammatical terminology, and compare them with those of other languages, with a special focus on Swedish
- apply their knowledge of English language structure and its variations in their own production in different genres
- independently solve language problems with the help of available resources, such as digital tools
- review and improve texts using their knowledge of English language structure, including regional and stylistic variations
- identify and explain the most common challenges involved in learning English from a contrastive perspective
- apply their knowledge of basic speech production by analysing the sounds of language and intonation patterns using phonetic script as a resource
- compare and contrast popular and scientific views of language, with a special focus on English.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on three modules:
Module 1. Grammar
- The grammar module deals with aspects of English grammar including applied exercises in contrastive analyses of authentic texts that have different kinds of grammatical problems.
Module 2. Phonetics
- The phonetics module deals with the principles of English pronunciation as well as the main differences between English and Swedish pronunciation. English pronunciation is practiced through the study of phonetic transcription.
Module 3. Exploring Language
- The Exploring Language module discusses concepts and terminology in linguistics and deals with how English works in different contexts. Perspectives on language of people in general and linguists are compared.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 months
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- Autumn application period: 15 Mar - 15 Apr
Language
English
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
12 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
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
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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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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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents19200 SEK / full≈ 19200 SEK / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Additional Details
- EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
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