Experience English Language and Literature: Spring Package

Se studieprogram

Vår 2022 (1. semester)

Elective courses
SP123L
5 sp
ENG2021
15 sp
SP172L
15 sp

Experience English: Spring consists of three classes, all of which are taught by English Department faculty:

SP172L: American Studies

SP204L: Creative Economy

ENG124L: Advanced International English

SP172L: American Studies

American Studies is designed to make students conversant with the canonical literary tradition of the United States, as well as provide them with the variegated social, cultural, and historical contexts for each work. In addition, students will be introduced to a wide selection of American young-adult fiction placed in a critical and didactic context.

SP204L: Creative Economy

Students are guided in the analysis, articulation, and assessment of the creative economy. The course develops advanced skills in cross-cultural communication, particularly the use of English to communicate in non-academic contexts. 

ENG124L: Advanced International English

Through the analysis of an international set of texts written in and translated into English, students develop skills in cross-cultural communication and in the use of English as an academic lingua franca in Norway and beyond. 

 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 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:

  • Deliberate relevant subject material and communicate in English in such a way that is adapted to his or her target audience;
  • 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.

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

A semester package study of English provides international students with an excellent foundation for continued study of English at more advanced levels, such as a Bachelor of English. It can also complement other areas of study such as communication, business, or government.

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

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

English classes at Nord University use a combination of portfolio assessment, obligatory assignments, home exams, in-school exams, and oral exams. By using a variety of assessments, students are insured fair and holistic evaluation of their knowledge of and skills in English.

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.

Vi viser til gjeldende forskrift og tilhørende retningslinjer.

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

View rules and regulations for examinations