KNOWLEDGE

The student shall:

• Develop knowledge of textual structure and linguistic devices and of critical and analytical approaches to both literary and non-literary texts in English;
• Have introductory and focused knowledge of traditional and contemporary literary texts and theory;
• Have increased knowledge of and insight into the English language.

SKILLS

The student can:

• Use English more confidently and functionally, both orally and in writing appropriate to the audience in different situations;
• Demonstrate English skills in a variety of formats.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The student can:

• Demonstrate broad-based knowledge of central authors’ biographies, secondary criticism, and their respective contributions to periods and genres of literature.
• Apply knowledge and skills within the subject of English in an academic and professional context.

Opptak til studieprogrammet krever generell studiekompetanse.

Søkere som ikke har generell studiekompetanse, og er 25 år eller eldre, kan søke om opptak på grunnlag av realkompetanse.

Higher education entrance qualification, language requirement, view more information about requirements and deadlines.

Entrance as a semester or year international exchange student to Nord University, Campus Bodø. NB! The English level expected in these classes is higher than the university entrance requirement, and this is reflected in the reading load and course expectations. Students should note that this package is meant for more fluent users of English, for example students majoring in English at their home university, or native users of English. A more general English offer is also available in fall semester.

The study of English provides international students with a solid foundation for communication-based work in a variety of occupations. The study of English provides a wide range of language, communication, and cultural skills. Upon completion of the semester package, students have received course content relevant to the following areas of employment:

Translation / proofreading / editing

Teaching (upon certification) / tutoring

Publishing

University recruitment / international affairs

Tourism

«Utover semesteravgift og pensumlitteratur forutsettes det at studenten disponerer en bærbar datamaskin.».​

No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.

Studieprogrammet evalueres årlig av studentene gjennom emneevalueringer og studieprogramevaluering. Evalueringene inngår som en del av universitetets kvalitetssikringssystem.

The programme is evaluated via student questionnaire, as well as by the programme director. The evaluations form a part of the University's quality assurance system.

Refer to "Regulations concerning studies and examinations at Nord University" and other local regulations under Rules and Regulations.

View rules and regulations for examinations

Additionally, upon entering the degree program, students are provided with information regarding university level academic expectations in the form of a short handbook and in-person advising. Students are asked to sign a statement acknowledging receipt and comprehension of the contents of the handbook.