Course description for 2024/25
International English
SP123L
Course description for 2024/25
International English
SP123L
This semester class is designed to provide extra practice and support in English for international students at Nord University. We will focus on both oral and written strategies, with an emphasis on the language skills that are necessary to perform well in one’s course of study.
The course is compulsory in the package Experience English Language and Literature in the autumn of 2023. The course can also be taken separately by international exchange students at Nord, campus Bodø.
General study competence.
Knowledge:
Students will develop knowledge in
- cross-cultural communication
- English
Skills:
Students will develop skills in
- spoken English
- written academic English
- reading comprehension of texts in English from around the world
General competence: Students will develop general competence in
- intercultural communication
- reading comprehension of texts, including academic texts
No costs except semester fee.
The course is compulsory in the semesterpackage Experience English Language and Literature: Autumn Package. The course can also be taken as a separate course by international exchange students.
Classes on speaking, listening, writing, and reading comprehension. Required course materials will be made available on Canvas. Participation is not compulsory, although students must deliver one oral presentation to a passing standard in order to be eligible for the examination.
The study program is evaluated annually by the students through course evaluations and study program evaluation. These evaluations are included as part of the university's quality assurance system.
Compulsory attendance (OD): approved / not approved
Assessment Tasks (AK): quiz, assignments and oral presentations, 0 % of grade
Written school exam (SK): 4 hours. Grading rule: A-F, 100% of grade
Engelsk-engelsk ordbok
Course language
English
Credits
5
Study location
Bodø
Responsible faculty
The Faculty of Education and Arts
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